Tiny yale study probes blood flow cuffs for ACL rehab

NCT ID NCT05012982

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a special cuff to partly block blood flow during exercise can improve recovery after ACL reconstruction. Twenty adults will have two training sessions—one with the cuff inflated and one without—so researchers can compare changes in immune cells and energy use. The goal is to understand the body's response, not to prove a treatment works yet.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AirBand (blood flow restriction device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help design better rehab programs for ACL patients by understanding how blood flow restriction affects recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on biological markers, not direct recovery outcomes.

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ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gaylord Outpatient Physical Therapy North Haven Clinic
RECRUITING

North Haven, Connecticut, 06473, United States
Yale New Haven Hospital
RECRUITING

Milford, Connecticut, 06461, United States

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