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Blood Flow Restriction Training on Upper Extremity Grip Strength

Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare · with Azusa Pacific University · NCT06535373

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–35 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
40
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
August 19, 2024
Record last updated
October 15, 2024

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What the study is about

The primary objective of this prospective study is to investigate the effects of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training compared to traditional low-weight resistance training on grip strength in young adults.

Despite the growing interest in BFR training and its potential benefits, there is limited research specifically investigating its impact on grip strength. Understanding the effects of BFR training on grip strength could have significant implications for individuals seeking to optimize their grip performance, rehabilitation settings, and sports performance enhancement. Additionally, examining the safety and efficacy of BFR training for this specific outcome will contribute valuable insights to the scientific community.

Being studied: Blood flow restriction

Conditions: Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of enrollment.

Participants should be in good general health with no known cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or neurological disorders that could interfere with exercise participation.

Participants must provide informed consent before enrollment in the study, indicating their willingness to participate voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Participants with a history of cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart disease, hypertension), musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., fractures, dislocations), or neurological disorders (e.g., neuropathy) that could affect exercise performance will be excluded.

Participants taking medications or supplements that may impact muscle strength, metabolism, or blood flow will be excluded from the study.

Pregnant individuals will be excluded due to potential risks associated with exercise and blood flow restriction during pregnancy.

Individuals with recent upper extremity injuries, such as strains, sprains, or fractures, will be excluded until fully recovered.

Blood Pressure: Participants with uncontrolled high blood pressure or other medical conditions affecting vascular health may be excluded due to potential risks associated with blood flow restriction.

Recruiting US locations

  • Casa Colina Healthcare and Hospital

    Pomona, CA 91767

    Site contact: Emily Rosario, PhD · 909-596-7733 · erosario@casacolina.org

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