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Effects of Early Blood Flow Restriction Training on Quadriceps Atrophy and Functional Recovery in Patients with Hemiplegia after Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Early Blood Flow Restriction Training on Quadriceps Atrophy and Functional Recovery in Patients with Hemiplegia after Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600127479
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-07-01
Start date
2026-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-07-13

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

Conditions

Hemiplegia caused by ischemic stroke with lower limb dysfunction

Interventions

Test group:Conventional early rehabilitation combined with supine knee flexion and extension training under blood flow restriction
Control group:Routine Early Rehabilitation and Supine Knee Flexion and Extension Training

Sponsors

Taizhou People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18–80 years, either sex; 2. Meet WHO diagnostic criteria for stroke, confirmed by cranial CT/MRI as ischemic stroke, with first-ever onset; 3. Onset within 7–14 days, vital signs stable, and no progression of neurological deficits; 4. Able to cooperate with rehabilitation training and assessment, without significant disturbance of consciousness; 5. Presence of unilateral lower extremity motor dysfunction, with Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) grade 1–3 on the affected side; 6. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score >=21, able to understand verbal instructions; 7. Written informed consent signed by the patient or legal representative.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Hemorrhagic stroke; 2. History of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or positive screening findings; 3. Severe peripheral arterial disease, limb ischemia, Raynaud's disease, or local skin infection/breakdown; 4. Uncontrolled hypertension: SBP > 180 mmHg or DBP > 110 mmHg; 5. Severe cardiac insufficiency, respiratory failure, or malignant arrhythmias; 6. Lower extremity fracture, joint dislocation, severe osteoarthropathy, or joint contracture; 7. Pre-existing Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, Guillain-Barré syndrome, or other conditions affecting walking; 8. Coagulation abnormalities, bleeding tendency, or high risk for anticoagulation; 9. Inability to cooperate with training or assessment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cross-sectional area and thickness of quadriceps femoris;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Activities of Daily Living;Thigh circumference;Quadriceps muscle strength;Deep vein thrombosis;The Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) standard grading method was adopted. The subject lies supine with the knee on the hemiplegic side fully extended. The examiner applies resistance and grades the quadric;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJiangsu

Taizhou People's Hospital

jiangsu19871008@163.com+86 10 86606782

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 23, 2026