An interventional study of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy and Physical Therapy in Patellofemoral Joint Dislocation and Bicep Tendon Rupture, sponsored by Mayo Clinic. Withdrawn at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-09-29.
Sponsored by Mayo Clinic · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
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.
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Following standard of care surgery, subjects will immediately be started in standard of care physical therapy. Additionally, a BFR Cuff will be applied during physical therapy.
Other: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy
Following standard of care surgery, subjects will immediately be started in standard of care physical therapy.
Other: Physical 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.
Standard of care physical therapy consisting of a structured program progressing from range of motion to strength training and then functional tests
Change in strength
Measured by a dynamometer
Time frame: Post-operative 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, and 6 months
Change in range of motion
Measured by a goniometer reported in degrees
Time frame: Post-operative 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, and 6 months
Plan to share: No
Ran from Jul 2025 to primary completion in Jul 2025, 0 months.
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