Can partially blocking blood flow change how arm muscles work during a reach?

NCT ID NCT07707960

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether partially blocking blood flow to the upper arm changes muscle activity when a person balances on one arm and reaches with the other. Healthy adults aged 18 to 30 will perform the test with and without a blood flow restriction device. Researchers will measure muscle signals and reach distances to understand the effect.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
a blood flow restriction device (Delfi PTS unit) that partially blocks blood flow to the upper arm
What this could lead to
If this trial shows that blood flow restriction changes muscle activity, it could point toward new rehabilitation techniques for shoulder and arm injuries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to injured people or to other age groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arm Injuries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Texas Woman's University

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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