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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Woman's University
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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