Gentler exercise with blood flow restriction may boost fitness in elderly women

NCT ID NCT07266961

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether low-intensity leg exercises with a blood flow restriction cuff could improve cardiorespiratory fitness in women aged 60 and older, compared to moderate-intensity training without the cuff. Sixty women participated, and both methods led to similar gains in fitness. The low-intensity approach may be safer for older adults while still providing benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Low-intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a safer, gentler exercise option for elderly women to improve their heart and lung fitness.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all elderly women. The benefits observed might not be reproducible in larger, more diverse groups.

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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Dr. Soetomo Regional Hospital

Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

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