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Cuff training could speed up ACL recovery for workers

NCT ID NCT07311031

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital MAZ Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether using a pressurized cuff on the thigh during exercise (blood flow restriction training) helps people regain leg strength faster after ACL knee surgery. Sixty active workers who had an ACL tear will be split into two groups: one does standard rehab, the other adds the cuff. The goal is to see if the cuff group gets stronger and returns to work sooner.

What this could mean

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Active substance
blood flow restriction training (a pressurized cuff on the thigh during exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help people recover leg strength faster after ACL surgery and return to work sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, and neither patients nor therapists will know which group they are in, which could bias results. The approach may not work better than standard rehab.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2025

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female (18-65 years of age); must be skeletally mature with closed physes * Worker active * Diagnosis of acute (\<8 weeks), unilateral ACL tear with planned surgery confirmed via clinical examination and MRI * No previous ACL injury or reconstruction on the involved limb * Planned graft: autologous ipsilateral hamstring graft for ACL reconstruction * Planned fixation: suspensory cortical femoral device and tibial interference screw Exclusion Criteria: * Completed knee dislocation or multiligament injury (PCL, MCL, LCL) * ACL Graft diameter \< 8mm * Meniscal suture or meniscal root reattachment * Post-surgical immobilization * Any current or previous conditions or surgeries that might affect gait * Pregnant * Spinal fusion * Any implanted medical device or other contraindications for MRI * History of deep vein thrombosis and/or varicose veins or familiy history of deep vein thrombosis * Taking anti-coagulant drugs for any blood, cardiac or congenital disease that may cause coagulation disorders * Taking bone and muscle metabolism-modulation drugs or muscle supplements (e.g., creatine, amino acids, whey protein,…) * Recent inflammation, bleeding disorders, active bleeding, or infection within the lower limbs * Diabetic or have uncontrolled hypertension * Diminished capacity to provide informed consent * Unfeasible to attend regular physical therapy and study visits

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Conditions

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Knee Injuries

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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation Blood flow restriction (BFR) training effects

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  • MAZ Hospital

    Zaragoza, Zaragoza, 50009, Spain

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