Tiny yale study probes blood flow cuffs for ACL rehab
NCT ID NCT05012982
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
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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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Gaylord Outpatient Physical Therapy North Haven Clinic
RECRUITINGNorth Haven, Connecticut, 06473, United States
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Yale New Haven Hospital
RECRUITINGMilford, Connecticut, 06461, United States
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