BFR Therapy for Post-Op Rehab of ACL Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Autograft

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 9, 2022

Primary Completion Date

February 28, 2026

Study Completion Date

April 1, 2026

Conditions
ACL Injury
Interventions
OTHER

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy

BFR therapy beginning after first MD follow up appointment after ACL reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft and the following functional criteria have been met: 1.) incisions healing or healed without signs of infection or dehiscence. 2.) ROM to at least 90 degree flexion. 3.) Able to perform unilateral weight bearing for 5 seconds. 4.) Pain under control and minimal knee effusion.

OTHER

Standard REHAB

Standard post-operative rehabilitation regimen (REHAB) beginning after first MD follow up appointment ACL reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft and the following functional criteria have been met: 1.) incisions healing or healed without signs of infection or dehiscence. 2.) ROM to at least 90 degree flexion. 3.) Able to perform unilateral weight bearing for 5 seconds. 4.) Pain under control and minimal knee effusion

Trial Locations (1)

78234

Brooke Army Medical Center- Clinical Research Center, San Antonio

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

OTHER

collaborator

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs

FED

lead

Brooke Army Medical Center

FED