Tight band workout may boost knee recovery after ACL surgery
NCT ID NCT07384780
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether heavy or light leg exercises, done with a tight band that reduces blood flow, help people recover better after ACL reconstruction. Sixty adults who had ACL surgery will be assigned to one of two exercise programs. Researchers will measure leg strength, knee function, and pain over time to see which approach works best.
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 (BFR) cuff combined with isokinetic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a more effective rehab protocol for people recovering from ACL surgery, potentially improving strength and knee function with less strain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (60 participants) comparing two exercise types, so results may not apply to everyone. The blood flow restriction technique carries risks like bruising or discomfort, and the study hasn't started recruiting yet.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: For ACLR group: •Isolated unilateral ACL reconstruction 8-16 weeks post-surgery with medical clearance for moderate to high resistance training. For control group(healthy population): * Healthy adults with no musculoskeletal pathology. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cardiovascular or metabolic diseases * Deep vein thrombosis * Coagulopathy * Hypertension * Skin lesions or infections at the site of BFR cuff administration * Neuromuscular disorders * Non-clearance from the surgeon or physiotherapist or resistance training.
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