The Efficacy of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in Enhancing Muscle Strength and Muscle Hypertrophy Post-ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Phase 2

• Conditions: Muscle atrophy and decreased muscle strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; ACL reconstruction; Muscle strength; Muscle hypertrophy; Blood flow restriction exercise; Low load exercise; Post ACL reconstruction rehabilitation

• Registration Number: TCTR20240812002
• Lead Sponsor: Bangkok Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-08-12
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024
• Study Completion: 2025-03-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending (Not yet recruiting)
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients with ACL injury confirmed via clinical examination and MRI and planned
for ACL reconstruction surgery in Bangkok Academy of Sports and Exercise
Medicine (BASEM), Bangkok Hospital from September 2024 to April 2025
2. Age between 18 and 59 years

Exclusion Criteria

1. Multiligament injuries of knee
2. Preexisting condition of knee causing limited rehabilitation e.g. knee stiffness,
leg muscle weakness
3. Comorbidities affecting rehabilitation
4. History of venous thromoembolism or vascular disease in any lower limb
5. History of central or peripheral neurologic impairment
6. Exertional compartment syndrome
7. Patients with previous surgeries on injured knee
8. Infections in operated region
9. Perioperative or postoperative abnormal conditions such as leg swelling
10. Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified