Tiny study on blood flow cuffs for shoulder injuries ends early
NCT ID NCT06223373
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a blood flow restriction (BFR) cuff during physical therapy could help people with shoulder injuries regain strength and return to activity faster. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped early. The approach uses a special tourniquet to partly block blood flow to the arm during exercise, which may help prevent muscle loss.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Blood flow restriction (BFR) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to reduce muscle loss and speed up recovery after a shoulder injury.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early and enrolled only 3 people, so there is very little data to draw conclusions from. Results may not be reliable or apply to others.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States