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New treatment option for Achilles Tendon Rupture
Official title Optimizing Rehabilitation After Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair: The Role of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Tendon and Muscle Recovery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07131787
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether rehabilitation with blood flow restriction (BFR) offers added value compared to conventional rehabilitation in patients undergoing surgical repair for Achilles tendon rupture. The study will include adult patients of all sexes who have undergone surgical treatment at two selected hospitals.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- patients with total midrupture Achilles tendon rupture
- surgical treatment
- \> 18 years old
- able to understand and speak Dutch
You likely can't join if
- Bilateral Achilles tendon rupture
- Previous Achilles tendon rupture
- Previous treatment with fluoroquinolones or cortisone
- other condition in either leg that would limit the ability to perform the exercises or evaluations
- Diabetes or rheumatic diseases
- History of deep venous thrombosis
See the full eligibility criteria
- patients with total midrupture Achilles tendon rupture
- surgical treatment
- \> 18 years old
- able to understand and speak Dutch
- Bilateral Achilles tendon rupture
- Previous Achilles tendon rupture
- Previous treatment with fluoroquinolones or cortisone
- other condition in either leg that would limit the ability to perform the exercises or evaluations
- Diabetes or rheumatic diseases
- History of deep venous thrombosis
- severe cardiovascular disease
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium
- Ghent, Belgium
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium; Ghent, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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