Could a blood flow cuff help disabled people build muscle without heavy lifting?

NCT ID NCT06441422

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether low load resistance training with blood flow restriction can help people with disabilities build muscle strength and size. Participants will do arm exercises with or without a cuff that partially blocks blood flow. The goal is to see if this gentler method can provide benefits similar to heavier exercise.

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 training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a gentler exercise option for people with disabilities to build muscle without heavy weights.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training involves temporarily restricting blood flow, which carries risks like bruising or blood clots.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Muscle Weakness

As listed by the trial registrant

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

WEAKNESS, MUSCLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITING

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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