Cuff workout: new study tests blood pressure effects of restricted exercise

NCT ID NCT06529068

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

Summary

This study looked at how doing isometric (static) exercises with a cuff that limits blood flow affects blood pressure and heart function. Twenty-one healthy young adults did exercises under three conditions: no cuff, a wide rigid cuff, and a narrow elastic band. The goal was to see if the type of cuff changes the body's response.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cardiovascular Aging Research Laboratory

    Austin, Texas, 78712-1415, United States