NCT05375071

BFR After Biceps Tendon Repair and MPFLR

Use of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy in Peri-operative Rehabilitation Following Biceps Tendon Rupture and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

• Status: Withdrawn
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 0 (actual)
• Sponsor: Mayo Clinic · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of utilizing blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy after distal biceps tendon repair or medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) following a tear.

Conditions

• Patellofemoral Joint Dislocation
• Bicep Tendon Rupture

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy	BFR Cuff will be applied to the most proximal portion of the affected arm or leg, immediately before performing exercises during physical therapy. The cuff will remain on for the entire time while an exercise is performed and will be removed in between exercises while the subject rests.
OTHER	Physical Therapy	Standard of care physical therapy consisting of a structured program progressing from range of motion to strength training and then functional tests

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-07-29
• Primary completion: 2025-07-29
• Completion: 2025-07-29
• First posted: 2022-05-16
• Last updated: 2025-09-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States