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Behavioral Intervention
Blood Flow Restriction Training for Shoulder Pain
Gainesville, FL
N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
At least 90° of active shoulder elevation
Between 18 and 50 years of age
Must not have
Uncontrolled diabetes
History of shoulder fracture, frozen shoulder, or shoulder surgery
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 6 months
Summary
This trial aims to determine if blood flow restriction training is safe and feasible for patients with shoulder pain. The study will compare the effects of active blood flow restriction training to a sham treatment. Participants will undergo
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Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals experiencing subacromial shoulder pain. Participants will engage in physical therapy and exercises with blood flow restriction (BFRT) for up to 8 weeks, with clinic visits before, during, and after treatment to assess progress.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to determine the safety and feasibility of BFRT in treating shoulder pain. It involves comparing active BFRT against a sham procedure that simulates the training without actual restriction, as part of skilled physical therapy care.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort or muscle fatigue due to restricted blood flow during exercise, bruising from equipment used for BFRT, or soreness following physical therapy sessions.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I can lift my arm above my head.
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I am between 18 and 50 years old.
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My shoulder function is significantly limited.
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Exclusion Criteria
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My diabetes is not under control.
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I have had a shoulder fracture, frozen shoulder, or surgery on my shoulder.
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I don't have heart, brain, or lung conditions that would stop me from doing physical therapy.
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I am currently receiving treatment for cancer.
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My high blood pressure is not under control.
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I do not have sickle cell, deep vein thrombosis, or circulatory diseases.
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I am currently taking blood thinners.
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Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 6 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 6 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Intervention feasibility
Recruitment
Secondary study objectives
Global rating of change (GROC)
Intervention safety
Participants masking feasibility
+10 moreOther study objectives
Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)
Infraspinatus tendon elastography
Infraspinatus tendon morphology
+5 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Active BFRTExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Group II: Sham BFRTPlacebo Group3 Interventions
Find a Location
Closest Location:University of Florida· Gainesville, FL· 1051 miles
Who is running the clinical trial?
University of FloridaLead Sponsor
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