Could a blood flow cuff speed up achilles recovery?

NCT ID NCT07498166

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a special cuff that limits blood flow during exercise can help people recover muscle strength and function after Achilles tendon repair surgery. 75 adults who had surgery for a torn Achilles tendon will be randomly assigned to either this blood flow restriction training plus standard physical therapy, a sham version, or standard therapy alone. Researchers will measure strength, muscle size, and patient-reported outcomes over 12 months.

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 resistance training using a personalized tourniquet system
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safer way to rebuild muscle strength after Achilles tendon surgery without putting too much stress on the healing tendon.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is experimental and may not improve recovery more than standard rehab.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Tendon Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACHILLES TENDON REPAIRS/RECONSTRUCTIONS ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION THERAPY DYNAMIC BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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