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Blood Flow Restriction Training After Patellar INStability
NCT04554212 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This research study is designed to allow health care professionals and researchers to answer many questions about whether a new type of physical therapy called blood flow restriction training (called BFRT) will improve recovery for those with patellar instability.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Blood Flow Restriction Training
- DEVICE Sham Blood Flow Restriction Training
Study Locations (4)
Kentucky
- UK Healthcare at Turfland — Lexington
- University of Kentucky Biomotion Laboratory — Lexington
Massachusetts
- Center for Sports Performance and Research — Foxborough
- Foxboro Sports Medicine Clinic — Foxborough
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 78 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-09-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04554212
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04554212 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. 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 78 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Caitlin Conley, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Wounds and Injuries appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which 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: NCT04554212 reports 4 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Kentucky, Massachusetts. 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 NCT04554212 about?
NCT04554212 is a clinical study titled "Blood Flow Restriction Training After Patellar INStability". This research study is designed to allow health care professionals and researchers to answer many questions about whether a new type of physical therapy called blood flow restriction training (called BFRT) will improve recovery for those with patellar instability.
What is the current status of trial NCT04554212?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 78 participants. The study started on 2020-09-09. Estimated completion is 2026-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04554212 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Wounds and Injuries, Knee Injuries, Patellar Dislocation, Leg 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 NCT04554212?
The interventions under investigation include: Blood Flow Restriction Training (DEVICE), Sham Blood Flow Restriction Training (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04554212?
This trial is sponsored by Caitlin Conley, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04554212 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Kentucky, Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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