New hope for achilles tears: blood flow training may speed recovery
NCT ID NCT07131787
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) to standard rehab helps people recover better after surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. About 82 adults who had surgery will be randomly assigned to 24 weeks of exercise therapy with or without BFR. Researchers will measure pain, strength, tendon healing, and quality of life over one year.
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Ghent University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGGhent, East-Flanders, 9000, Belgium
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Ghent University Hospital
RECRUITINGGhent, 9000, Belgium
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