CompletedNot Applicable

Blood Flow Restriction Training After Meniscus Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2024-06-03

Plain-language summary

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of combined low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR-LIRE) on muscle strength, pain, and fear of movement in individuals who had undergone post-operative meniscus surgery. A total of 36 individuals who reported knee pain of 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) following surgery voluntarily participated in the study. The participants were randomly divided into two groups. The first group underwent traditional physical therapy exercises and physical therapy modalities for the operated lower extremity for 60 minutes a day, three days a week, for eight weeks. The second group received the same traditional physical therapy modalities and exercises for 60 minutes a day, three days a week, for eight weeks, with an additional 15-minute BFR-LIRE session aimed at increasing the strength of the operated lower extremity and managing pain. Keywords: Pain, Knee Pain, Meniscus, Physiotherapy, Blood Flow Restriction, Exercise

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Having undergone meniscus repair surgery within the last 6 months * Being between 20 and 50 years of age * Being unable to perform high-intensity training * Having a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of 4 or higher Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of hypertension * Having a history of heart failure or myocardial infarction * Having a history of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) * Having Peripheral Artery Disease, varicose veins, or bleeding disorders * Use of anticoagulants * Presence or history of peripheral nerve disorders or neuropathy * History of Diabetes Mellitus * Having skin sensitivity * Pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK)

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Assessment of Range of Motion

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Muscle Strength Analysis

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07299461

SponsorUskudar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-20

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK)

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Assessment of Range of Motion

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Muscle Strength Analysis

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention