Tiny knee study tests blood flow trick for pain relief
NCT ID NCT05617911
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study aimed to see if blood flow restriction therapy (using a cuff to limit blood flow during exercise) improves pain and function in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (front knee pain). Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped, so no conclusions can be drawn. The approach was to compare real therapy to a sham (fake) treatment over 12 months.
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Locations
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Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492, United States
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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Outpatient Physical Therapy; Cheshire
Cheshire, Connecticut, 06410, United States
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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Outpatient Physical Therapy; Cromwell
Cromwell, Connecticut, 06416, United States
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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Outpatient Physical Therapy; Madison
Madison, Connecticut, 06443, United States
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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Outpatient Physical Therapy; Wallingford
Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492, United States
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University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States
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