Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Blood-Flow Restriction Exercise Following a Knee Replacement
Lead Sponsor:
Michigan Technological University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Conditions:
Knee Injuries
Knee Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will determine the safety and efficacy of using blood-flow restriction exercise enhancement (B-FREE) to overcome persistent quadriceps muscle weakness that occurs following a total knee rep...
Detailed Description
This study aims to determine the safety and efficacy of using B-FREE to overcome persistent quadriceps muscle weakness that occurs following a TKR. We hypothesize that B-FREE can provide a safe traini...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria
- 40-75 years of age
- Have had a unilateral TKA \> 6 months prior to participation (Arm 1)
- No previous history of knee injury/surgery (Arm 2)
- Exclusion Criteria
- Are a smoker
- Have diabetes
- Have suffered a heart attack or stroke
- Have any cardiopulmonary disorders (hypertension discussed below)
- Have been diagnosed with any neurological disorders
- Have any implanted devices such as but not limited to a pacemaker or pain pump
- Uncontrolled (not medicated) Stage 1 hypertension or Stage 2 hypertension
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 25 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 25 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04018638
Start Date
June 25 2019
End Date
December 25 2025
Last Update
December 11 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan, United States, 49931