Simple exercise trick boosts knee recovery after surgery
NCT ID NCT07299461
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a gentle exercise with blood flow restriction to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after meniscus knee surgery. 36 adults with ongoing knee pain took part. The goal was to see if this approach could improve muscle strength, reduce pain, and ease fear of moving the knee.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having undergone meniscus repair surgery within the last 6 months * Being between 20 and 50 years of age * Being unable to perform high-intensity training * Having a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of 4 or higher Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of hypertension * Having a history of heart failure or myocardial infarction * Having a history of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) * Having Peripheral Artery Disease, varicose veins, or bleeding disorders * Use of anticoagulants * Presence or history of peripheral nerve disorders or neuropathy * History of Diabetes Mellitus * Having skin sensitivity * Pregnancy
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Locations
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Uskudar University
Istanbul, Ümraniye, 34768, Turkey (Türkiye)
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