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Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients With Lower Extremity Fractures
Blood Flow Restriction Training Versus Traditional Rehab in Patients With Lower Extremity Fractures: Effect on Fracture Healing, Muscle Strength and Girth, and Return to Function
Who can join
Ages 18 to 100 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult with closed tibial shaft fracture * Ability to begin physical therapy treatment within 2 weeks post-operatively Exclusion Criteria: * History of osteoporosis or osteopenia * Impaired circulation in the limb * Active deep vein thrombosis * Clotting disorders or other elevated risk of embolism * Sickle cell anemia * Infection in extremity * Renal compromise * Severe uncontrolled hypertension (SBP\>180) * Lymphedema * Under age 18 * Pregnancy * Prisoner
About the study
This study will look at the effect of using a blood flow restriction device during low load strengthening exercises on patients with tibial shaft fractures, compared to patients performing exercise without the device. The study will compare muscle strength, muscle size, fracture healing, and return to normal function between the two groups.
What is being tested
- Blood Flow Restriction with low load exercise (device)
- Therapeutic Exercise (other)
Sponsor: Denver Health and Hospital Authority · Participants: 40 · Started: Nov 1, 2024
Contact the study team
- Megan E Smith, PT, DPT · Phone: 6513191730
- Mathew A Haager, PT, DPT · Phone: 5639407061
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06496035
Locations in the U.S.
| Colorado | Denver Health Medical Center, Denver |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.