RecruitingLow Back PainKnee Osteoarthritis
Ischemic Preconditioning in Osteoarthritis and Back Pain
Eligible age
50+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
We are examining the use of restricted blood flow, through full occlusion, on a single thigh for 50 minutes (5 minutes on, 5 minutes off), completed every other day for 2 weeks to improve function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis and low back pain.
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Reported Knee Pain using ACR Criteria
- ✓ Reported Back Pain using ODI Criteria \> 12
- ✓ Ability to walk for at least 3 minutes without the use of aids
- ✓ Ability to provide written informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Younger than 50 years old
- ✕ History of Knee or Hip Replacements
- ✕ History of steroid injection within the previous 6 months
- ✕ Presence of neuromuscular joint condition that affects lower extremity function
- ✕ History of blood clots in the leg or any condition in which compression of the thigh is contraindicated
- ✕ History of heart failure or thrombosis
- ✕ Allergic to ultrasound gel
- ✕ History of spine surgery
Where it's recruiting
Illinois
Chicago
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07003113 · last updated 2025-11-17