RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04554212

Blood Flow Restriction Training After Patellar INStability

Blood Flow Restriction Training After Patellar INStability (BRAINS Trial)

Sponsor

Caitlin Conley

Enrollment

78 participants

Start Date

Sep 9, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Patellar Dislocation

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 14 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Diagnosis of traumatic patellar instability (either primary or recurrent) determined by an American Board of Family Medicine certified physician with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine or licensed Physical Therapist utilizing clinical examination, radiographic imaging, and patients' reports of instability
Age 14 to 40 years
Skeletally mature with closed growth plates visualized by radiograph
A score of 80 or more on the Sports Activity Scale, which corresponds to participating in "running, twisting, turning (tennis, racquetball, handball, ice hockey, field hockey, skiing, wrestling)" at least 1-3 times per week
Desire to resume pre-injury activity level

Exclusion Criteria10

Concomitant osteochondral lesion requiring surgical fixation
Radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis (\< Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 2)
Previous ipsilateral or contralateral knee surgery
Most recent instability event more than 3 months before enrollment
History of any inflammatory disorder
BMI \> 35 kg/m2
Diabetes or uncontrolled hypertension
Varicose veins or a history of personal or immediate family history (parental or sibling) of deep vein thrombosis
Pre-existing conditions or previous surgeries that effect the ability to walk
Planned trips or vacations that will result in the inability to attend 4 consecutive physical therapy sessions

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