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Blood Flow Restriction to Improve Muscle Strength After ACL Injury

NCT03141801 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

Quadriceps muscle weakness is a common consequence following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction. Maximizing quadriceps strength following ACL injury is significant as diminished quadriceps strength has been linked to the osteoarthritis that affects over 50% of surgically reconstructed limbs. Given that knee joint health following ACL injury is predicated on restoring quadriceps strength, identifying treatment approaches capable of improving strength is paramount. Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) is a method where oxygen to the muscle is intentionally reduced during exercise/rehabilitation and may lead to more timely and substantial strength gains. In the proposed project, we will examine the efficacy of BFRT in patients who have undergone ACL reconstruction and suffer from substantial quadriceps weakness.

Interventions

  • DEVICE DELFI PTS Personalized Tourniquet System for Blood Flow Restriction Training
  • OTHER Eccentric Exercise with BLAST Leg Press System
  • OTHER Concentric Exercise with BLAST Leg Press System

Study Locations (1)

Michigan

  • University of Michigan — Ann Arbor

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 48 participants
Start Date 2016-08-25
Est. Completion 2018-11-21
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Michigan

1,126 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03141801

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03141801 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Michigan, which has 1,126 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which DELFI PTS Personalized Tourniquet System for Blood Flow Restriction Training is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03141801 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Michigan. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03141801 about?

NCT03141801 is a clinical study titled "Blood Flow Restriction to Improve Muscle Strength After ACL Injury". Quadriceps muscle weakness is a common consequence following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction. Maximizing quadriceps strength following ACL injury is significant as diminished quadriceps strength has been linked to the osteoarthritis that affects over 50% of surgically reco...

What is the current status of trial NCT03141801?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 2016-08-25. Estimated completion is 2018-11-21.

What conditions does trial NCT03141801 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03141801?

The interventions under investigation include: DELFI PTS Personalized Tourniquet System for Blood Flow Restriction Training (DEVICE), Eccentric Exercise with BLAST Leg Press System (OTHER), Concentric Exercise with BLAST Leg Press System (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03141801?

This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,126 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT03141801 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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