Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Achilles Injury

Launched by NYU LANGONE HEALTH · Sep 24, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a treatment called Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy for people with Achilles injuries. BFR therapy involves gently restricting blood flow in the leg while doing light exercises. The goal is to see how this method can help improve strength and speed up recovery for people dealing with Achilles tendon problems. The study is currently looking for participants who are between 18 and 65 years old, have been diagnosed with an Achilles injury, and plan to receive physical therapy as part of their treatment.

If you join the trial, you can expect to engage in BFR therapy along with your regular physical therapy. It's important to note that the study is not open to everyone; for example, people with certain health issues like poor circulation or those who are either too young or too old are not eligible. This trial is designed to help improve treatment options for Achilles injuries, so if you fit the criteria and are interested, your participation could contribute to valuable research in this area.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosed with Achilles Injury
• • Must be at least 18 years of age and younger than 65 years of age
• • Intention to receive physical therapy as standard of care
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with intention to receive standard therapy and not the study therapy
• • Patients with impaired circulation, peripheral vascular compromise, previous revascularization of the extremity, or severe hypertension
• • Younger than 18 years of age or older than 65
• • Legally incompetent or mentally impaired (e.g. minors, Alzheimer's subjects, dementia, etc.)
• • Any patient considered a vulnerable subject