Optimizing Rehabilitation After Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair: The Role of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Tendon and Muscle Recovery

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

82

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 20, 2025

Primary Completion Date

May 31, 2028

Study Completion Date

November 30, 2028

Conditions
Achilles Tendon RuptureBlood Flow Restriction Therapy
Interventions
DEVICE

Blood flow restriction training (smart-cuff pro device)

This group will undergo low load strength training consisting of calf, thigh, glute and core exercises. A Blood flow restriction cuff will be added during selected exercises in rehabilitation program (targeting quadriceps and calf muscles)

OTHER

Standardised strength training

This group will undergo standard, traditional strength training consisting of calf, thigh, glute and core exercises.

Trial Locations (2)

9000

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Ghent University, Ghent

RECRUITING

Ghent University Hospital, Ghent

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University Hospital, Ghent

OTHER

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