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Study on the Efficacy of Blood Flow Restriction Progressive Resistance Training on Pain and Dysfunction in Patients with Rotator Cuff Injuries

Study on the Efficacy of Blood Flow Restriction Progressive Resistance Training on Pain and Dysfunction in Patients with Rotator Cuff Injuries

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500111558
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-11-03
Start date
2025-11-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Rotator cuff injury

Interventions

Experimental group:Conventional Rehabilitation and Progressive Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction
Control group:Conventional rehabilitation and blood-flow restriction low-load resistance training

Sponsors

Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Meets diagnostic criteria for rotator cuff injury but MRI shows no massive full-thickness rotator cuff tear; 2. Age 18–75 years; 3. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) >= 3 within 24 hours; 4. Volunteers who participate in this study and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with complete rotator cuff tears meeting surgical indications; 2. Severe loss of vital organ function (e.g., heart, liver, kidney); 3. Presence of contraindications related to blood flow restriction training: hypertension (systolic >140 mmHg, diastolic >90 mmHg), venous thrombosis, coagulation disorders, etc.; 4. Local skin damage or dermatological conditions; 5. Pregnant or lactating individuals, and patients with psychiatric disorders; 6. Individuals who have undergone prior shoulder surgery; 7. Patients with unstable vital signs, malignant tumors, or other severe medical conditions; 8. Individuals currently participating in other clinical trials.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numeric pain Rating Scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Active and Passive Range of Motion of the Shoulder Joint;Shoulder Joint Muscle Strength Test;Shoulder Pain and Functional Impairment Index;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactTao Qin

Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

747190076@qq.com+86 138 8181 8453

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026