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NCT04018638 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Blood-Flow Restriction Exercise Following a Knee Replacement
A NA study of Knee Osteoarthritis and Knee Injuries, sponsored by Michigan Technological University.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04018638: Active NA study of Knee Osteoarthritis and Knee Injuries, sponsored by Michigan Technological University.
NCT04018638 is a NA study of Knee Osteoarthritis and Knee Injuries that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Michigan Technological University. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 304-participant average among 101 other Knee Osteoarthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04018638, a NA study of Knee Osteoarthritis and Knee Injuries, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Michigan Technological University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will determine the safety and efficacy of using blood-flow restriction exercise enhancement (B-FREE) to overcome persistent quadriceps muscle weakness that occurs following a total knee replacement (TKR).
Primary Outcome
quadriceps muscle thickness
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER B-FREE
Study Locations (1)
Michigan
- Michigan Technological University - Houghton
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-06-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12-25 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT04018638 still lists
NCT04018638 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 30 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 304-participant average among 101 other Knee Osteoarthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Knee Osteoarthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which B-FREE is the first listed.
NCT04018638 reports a single indexed study location in Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04018638 about?
NCT04018638 is a clinical study titled "Blood-Flow Restriction Exercise Following a Knee Replacement". This study will determine the safety and efficacy of using blood-flow restriction exercise enhancement (B-FREE) to overcome persistent quadriceps muscle weakness that occurs following a total knee replacement (TKR).
What is the current status of trial NCT04018638?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2019-06-25. Estimated completion is 2025-12-25.
What conditions does trial NCT04018638 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Injuries, Knee Arthritis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04018638?
The interventions under investigation include: B-FREE (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04018638?
This trial is sponsored by Michigan Technological University, which has 4 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04018638 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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