Blood Flow Restriction Exercise-induced Hypoalgesia

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA · Apr 4, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to help reduce pain for adults who have had surgery to repair a rotator cuff injury. The researchers want to find out if doing specific exercises with a technique called blood flow restriction (BFR) will help people feel less pain compared to just doing the exercises alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to try both methods over a couple of weeks, with breaks in between. They will be monitored for changes in pain levels and other factors related to their recovery.

To join the study, you must be between 40 and 65 years old and have a diagnosed rotator cuff tear that requires surgery. You should also be able to read and understand Spanish. However, certain conditions, like previous serious injuries or certain medical histories, would make you ineligible. If you decide to participate, you can expect to attend sessions where you will perform the exercises and provide feedback on your pain and recovery experience. This trial is not yet recruiting, but it aims to gather important information about improving recovery after rotator cuff surgery.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age between 40-65 years.
• • Symptomatic degenerative rotator cuff tear diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging.
• • Undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
• • Be able to read and understand Spanish.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Massive irreparable RC tears, concomitant fracture, labral or nerve injury.
• • Suspicion of developing/diagnosis a frozen shoulder.
• • Revision surgery after RC repair.
• • Previous corticosteroid injection (\< 1 year).
• • Recent surgery (\< 1 year) in the contralateral shoulder.
• • A history of deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism.
• • Peripheral vascular disease, thrombophilia or clotting disorders.
• • Severe or uncontrolled hypertension, or any comorbid condition that prevents participants from complete the intervention.