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NCT06496035 Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients With Lower Extremity Fractures

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NCT ID NCT06496035
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Condition Tibial Fractures
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2024-11-01
Primary Completion 2026-05-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 100 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Blood Flow Restriction with low load exerciseTherapeutic Exercise

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-31.

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Brief Summary

This study will look at the effect of using a blood flow restriction device during low load strengthening exercises on patients with tibial shaft fractures, compared to patients performing exercise without the device. The study will compare muscle strength, muscle size, fracture healing, and return to normal function between the two groups.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult with closed tibial shaft fracture * Ability to begin physical therapy treatment within 2 weeks post-operatively Exclusion Criteria: * History of osteoporosis or osteopenia * Impaired circulation in the limb * Active deep vein thrombosis * Clotting disorders or other elevated risk of embolism * Sickle cell anemia * Infection in extremity * Renal compromise * Severe uncontrolled hypertension (SBP\>180) * Lymphedema * Under age 18 * Pregnancy * Prisoner

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Megan E Smith, PT, DPT

✉ megan.smith@dhha.org

📞 6513191730

Principal Investigator

Megan E Smith, PT, DPT

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Denver Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06496035 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Tibial Fractures. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06496035 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06496035 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at megan.smith@dhha.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06496035 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Denver, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06496035 clinical trial?

NCT06496035 is sponsored by Denver Health and Hospital Authority. The principal investigator is Megan E Smith, PT, DPT at Denver Health. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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