Can a simple cuff boost leg injury recovery? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT04149977
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a pressure cuff that partially blocks blood flow during physical therapy can help people with leg tendon or bone injuries regain strength and muscle mass. About 128 adults aged 18 to 65 with specific leg injuries will be randomly assigned to either a real or a low-pressure placebo cuff during 6 weeks of therapy. The goal is to see if this simple technique speeds up recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Physical therapy with a pressure cuff that partially restricts blood flow
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a way to speed up recovery from certain leg injuries using a simple, non-drug method.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 128 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The cuff may cause discomfort or not provide extra benefit over standard therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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