Tighten up: blood flow restriction rope training may give volleyball players an edge

NCT ID NCT07327177

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) to rope training helps male volleyball players build more muscle strength, size, and power. Over eight weeks, 20 athletes will do the same rope exercises either with or without BFR. Researchers will measure changes in muscle thickness, strength, serve speed, and endurance to see if BFR provides extra benefits.

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 rope training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple training method to improve muscle strength and sports performance in athletes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The training is also short-term, so long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypertrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PERFORMANCE POWER VOLLEYBALL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karabuk University

Karabük, Turkey, 78200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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