Can a tourniquet help you recover from a broken leg faster?
NCT ID NCT02746458
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether briefly restricting blood flow to the leg during physical therapy could help people regain strength and muscle after a broken femur (thigh bone). 219 adults aged 18-55 with a closed femur fracture took part. The approach uses a special tourniquet system during exercise to potentially boost recovery.
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 device (Delfi PTSII Tourniquet System)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to speed up muscle recovery after a broken leg.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the approach is still experimental and may not work for everyone. The device is used only during therapy sessions and results may vary.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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MetroHealth
Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States
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San Antonio Military Medical Center
San Antonio, Texas, 78219, United States
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University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States