Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Blood Flow
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Effect of Lower Leg Heating and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Exercise Capacity in Patients With PAD
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is characterized by poor circulation in the lower extremities that often provokes claudication (leg pain, numbness, and heaviness) with physical exertion.
- Trial name
- NCT03462472
- Testing
- Lower leg heating, Lower leg transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Salisbury University
Healthy
Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction
Blood flow restriction associated with resistance training is suggested to potentiate increases in muscular strength and hypertrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT05863039
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction, Regular training type 1, Regular training type 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
ACL Tear
ACL Bone Health and Loading Study
The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of bone density on lower extremity loading mechanics using Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) to provide the control group for bone health.
- Trial name
- ACLBONE (NCT04682392)
- Testing
- Delfi's PTS Personalized Tourniquet System for Blood Flow Restriction Group, Standard ACL rehab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Candice Dunkin, MS, LAT, ATC
Muscle Strength, Muscle Hypertrophy
Effects of BFR Training on Muscle Strength, Thickness, and Motivation in National Adolescent Male Canoe Athletes
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) exercises on lower extremity muscle strength, muscle thickness, and sport-specific motivation in adolescent elite male canoe athletes.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Muscle Hypertrophy, Sport Performance
- Trial name
- BRAVE-CAN (NCT06912867)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Exercise Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Effect of Electromagnetic Field Therapy and Customized Foot Insole on Peripheral Circulation and Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a significant complication of diabetes mellitus, associated with poor peripheral circulation, neuropathy, and increased risk of lower-limb amputation.
- Trial name
- NCT07070544
- Testing
- Electromagnetic Field Therapy: • Frequency: 50 Hz • Intensity: 5-30 mT • Duration: 30 minutes/session • Frequency: 3 sessions/week for 8 weeks Customized Foot Insoles: • Individually tailored based on
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Neuromuscular Function, Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Neuromuscular Function and Performance in Artistic Jump Rope Athletes
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether blood flow restriction training can improve physical function and sports performance in artistic jump rope athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07750977
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Conventional Artistic Jump Rope Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Healthy Adult Participants
Geko® T3 One vs Two Study
The primary objective of this study to assess the haemodynamic effects of unilateral and bilateral geko® T3 stimulation on lower-limb circulation, measured by femoral artery and vein blood flow.
- Trial name
- NCT07849257
- Testing
- NMES
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kieron.Day
Venous Thrombosis
A Comparison of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in Terms of Lower Limb Blood Flow
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a life threatening condition and a serious concern among hospitalized patients, with death occurring in approximately 6% of cases.
- Trial name
- NCT01886612
- Testing
- Duo-STIM neuromuscular electrical stimulator, AV Impulse System Model 6000
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Circulatory Failure
Fluid Responsiveness Predicted by PtcO2 in Critically Ill Patients
Our goal was to study the feasibility of predicting fluid responsiveness by transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen (PtcO2) in the critically ill patients.
- Trial name
- PtcO2-FR (NCT02083757)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Southeast University, China
Circulatory Failure, Critical Illness
Role of End-Tidal CO2 During Passive Leg Raising to Predict Fluid Responsiveness in ICU
This prospective observational study evaluates whether monitoring changes in exhaled carbon dioxide (End-Tidal CO2 or EtCO2) during a "Passive Leg Raising" (PLR) test can reliably predict fluid responsiveness in critically ill…
- Conditions
- Circulatory Failure, Critical Illness, Hypovolemia
- Trial name
- NCT07304648
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Healthy
The Effects of Lower Extremity Blood Flow Restriction Training on Power, and Muscle Size.
Blood-flow restriction training (BFR) is a technique utilized to provide the benefits of high intensity exercise (strength, power, hypertrophy) when applied to exercise intensities that are insufficient to produce these benefits…
- Trial name
- NCT03983070
- Testing
- Seated Rowing Ergometer, Deadlift, Blood flow restriction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Campbell University, Incorporated
Cardiovascular Disease
Evaluation of Patients With Heart Disease Not Eligible for Research Protocols
An important mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is to develop and carry out research studies designed to improve understanding of disease processes and treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT00001458
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,829 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Lower Extremity Arterial Disease
Non-invasive Flow Measurements in Patients With Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD)
This concerns a study with patients who will undergo endovascular treatment. Blood flow will be measured by 2D Duplex Ultrasound. Contrast data will be collected that will be processed offline.
- Trial name
- NCT05689190
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
ACL Injury, Sports Physical Therapy
The Effects of Preoperative Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients Undergoing ACL Reconstruction
This prospective feasibility study is designed to assess pre-operative BFR in patients awaiting ACL reconstruction. This study will serve the following: (1) to determine if BFR improves strength testing prior to surgery and (2)…
- Trial name
- BFRACL (NCT06342063)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Women's College Hospital
Blood Flow Restriction Training, Eccentric Training
BFR Training on Muscle Morphology
This randomized clinical trial study compares high-load eccentric training (HL-Et), sham LL-BFRt, and low-load blood flow restriction (LL-BFRt) in sportsmen.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Eccentric Training, Muscle Morphology, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06566950
- Testing
- Low load-BFRt, High load-Eccentric training
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Udayana University
Meniscus Disorder, Meniscus, Torn Tibial
Blood Flow Restriction After Meniscus Repair
The purpose of this study is to evaluate post-operative outcomes after meniscus surgery in participants undergoing blood flow restriction training as a rehabilitative adjunct compared to those with standard rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Meniscus Disorder, Meniscus, Torn Tibial, Meniscus Lesion, Meniscus Tear, Tibial
- Trial name
- NCT04436523
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction (Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System), Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Diabetes Mellitus, Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy in Spinal Cord Stimulator Patients
The objective of this study is to assess the effect Spinal Cord Stimulators have toward improving vascular changes of diabetes mellitus in patients eligible for SCS placement based on their condition of painful diabetic…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Neuropathy, Neuropathic Pain, Vascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04687215
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Physical Performance, Athletic Performance
Effects of Low-Intensity Blood Flow Restriction Training on Strength and Kicking Performance in Taekwondo Athletes
This study aims to investigate the effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training (LI-BFRT) on lower-limb strength and kicking performance in taekwondo athletes.
- Trial name
- BFRT (NCT07538037)
- Testing
- LI-BFRT, HIRT
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Healthy
Lower Extremity BFR-randomized Controlled Trial Healthy Volunteers
The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of low-load blood flow restriction (BFR) training compared to conventional strengthening using dynamic force plate and isometric force frame analyses in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT05868304
- Testing
- BFR, Stanard strengthening program.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Pain, Persistent Pain
Is Low-load Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction More Effective Than Traditional Rehabilitation of Military Personnel With Lower Limb Injuries
Pain can be one of the primary limiting factors to progress following musculoskeletal injury and may be caused by trauma or degenerative changes.
- Conditions
- Pain, Persistent Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- LIMITLESS (NCT06621953)
- Testing
- BFR, control group
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, UK