Blood flow trick boosts leg recovery after broken thigh
NCT ID NCT02746458
First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a new rehab approach for people recovering from a broken femur (thigh bone). The method, called REPAIR, adds a blood pressure cuff to partially restrict blood flow during exercises. The goal was to see if this helps patients regain thigh strength and muscle size faster than standard rehab. 219 adults aged 18-55 with a closed femur fracture took part.
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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
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