Tight bands on legs may boost workout benefits for lung disease patients
NCT ID NCT07668921
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a blood flow restriction (BFR) device during exercise can increase muscle fatigue in people with COPD, potentially making rehab more effective. Forty participants will do one session of resistance or cycling exercise with and without BFR. The goal is to see if BFR helps build muscle while reducing breathing strain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Blood flow restriction device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective exercise program for people with COPD, helping them get stronger with less strain on their breathing.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study (40 people) looking only at immediate effects after a single session. It does not test long-term benefits or safety, and results may not apply to all COPD patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CReSI - Laboratoire HP2
La Tronche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38700, France
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