Blood flow cuffs + easy cycling: a safer way to rebuild muscle in seniors?

NCT ID NCT07291765

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Bonn Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether using blood flow restriction cuffs during low-intensity stationary cycling can safely improve muscle strength and mobility in older adults recovering from a hip fracture. Sixty hospitalized patients over age 65 will be randomly assigned to either real or sham blood flow restriction while cycling. The goal is to find a gentler alternative to heavy weight training for frail seniors.

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 (cuffs) used during stationary cycling
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safer way for frail older adults to rebuild muscle and mobility without heavy weights.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention involves restricting blood flow, which carries risks like bruising or clotting in vulnerable patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture

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

SARCOPENIA IN ELDERLY

Contacts and locations

Locations

St. Marien-Hospital Köln
RECRUITING

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50668, Germany

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