Post-surgery Muscle Preservation and Pain Reduction Through Blood Flow Restriction Training in Or… (NCT06962683) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Post-surgery Muscle Preservation and Pain Reduction Through Blood Flow Restriction Training in Orthopedic Spinal Surgery
Germany50 participantsStarted 2022-03-01
Plain-language summary
This project investigates the effects of the Blood-Flow-Restriction (BFR) training method on postoperative muscle atrophy and pain after spinal surgery. Two groups are formed for this purpose. The intervention group receives a everyday BFR training during the postoperative stay at an individually measured occlusion pressure of 60-80%. The control group performs sham-BFR training at a fixed occlusion pressure of 20mmHg. The examinations are carried out before and several times after the operation (longest follow-up: 6 months). Among other things, muscle mass, muscle strength, pain perception and quality of life are assessed using questionnaires.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The study includes all patients with a medical indication for spinal surgical therapy (including herniated disc, vertebral fracture, spinal stenosis, spondylodiscitis, etc).
* All participating patients have given their written informed consent to participate in the study.
* Patients aged between 18-85 years will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute or chronic infections of the extremities.
* Pregnancy and lactation
* Inability to undergo surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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