Blood Flow Restriction Training on Upper Extremity Grip Strength

Part of paid clinical trials in Pomona, California.

Sponsor
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Study ID
NCT06535373
Status
Recruiting

Conditions

  • Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 35 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Blood flow restriction — OTHER
    Both groups will undergo a 6-week training intervention with training 2x a week, after which grip strength and other relevant outcomes will be measured and compared. Exercise sessions will be at least 48 hours apart. Participants will be allowed to continue with their normal exercise routine outside of the study.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Aug 19, 2024
Status verified
Oct 2024
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2025
Completion
Dec 31, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Blood flow restriction with low-weight resistance training (LWRT) group
    a blood flow restriction with low-weight resistance training (LWRT) group
  • No Intervention: No Blood flow restriction group which just does LWRT
    a non blood flow restriction group which just does low-weight resistance training

Primary Outcome Measure

Grip Strength [ Time Frame: baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks), and follow-up (6 weeks) ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Casa Colina Healthcare and HospitalPomonaCalifornia91767
Emily Rosario, PhD
909-596-7733
Emily Rosario, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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