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Can a simple cuff boost athletic performance at low intensity?

NCT ID NCT06918314

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Eastern Mediterranean University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores how blood flow restriction (BFR) training—using a pneumatic cuff during low-intensity walking—affects muscle oxygenation and blood lactate levels. Researchers compare elite track athletes with healthy sedentary individuals to see if BFR triggers different muscle adaptations. The goal is to understand whether this technique can enhance training efficiency without heavy loads.

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Active substance
blood flow restriction (BFR) training using a pneumatic cuff during low-intensity treadmill walking
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how elite athletes adapt differently to low-intensity BFR training, potentially leading to more efficient training methods.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The BFR device must be used carefully to avoid injury.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

46 people

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Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 18 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Eligibility Criteria: Participants will be included or excluded based on the following conditions: Inclusion Criteria: Willingness to participate in the study Male individuals aged 15-18 years Sedentary status for control group participants (\<600 MET-min/week according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form) Body mass index (BMI) \<25 kg/m² Licensed track and field athlete for the study group At least 3 years of experience as a licensed sprint athlete No history of sports injury in the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: Presence of open wounds or infection in the lower extremities Leg pain, varicose veins, or thrombophlebitis Diabetes or a history of cardiovascular disease Smoking and/or alcohol consumption Presence of respiratory distress Bilateral lower extremity pain and edema Incompatibility with the blood flow restriction (BFR) device Presence of diseases causing endothelial dysfunction (e.g., hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, systemic inflammation, obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis) History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or peripheral vascular disease Presence of acute infection History of cancer Surgical operation due to trauma within the last 6 months

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Blood flow restriction training Muscle oxygenation Physiological adaptations

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Burcin Ugur

    Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

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