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New study tests if gentle exercise with Arm/Leg cuffs can boost muscle in obesity

NCT ID NCT07444736

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centro Universitario de Tlajomulco, Universidad de Guadalajara Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether 8 weeks of resistance training with blood flow restriction can improve muscle strength, body measurements, and health markers in adults with obesity. Thirty participants aged 18 to 40 with a BMI between 30 and 40 will do leg and arm exercises using light weights while wearing a cuff that partially restricts blood flow. Researchers will measure changes in strength, blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation, and more.

What this could mean

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Active substance
resistance training with blood flow restriction
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a time-efficient exercise method to improve muscle strength and metabolic health in people with obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The blood flow restriction technique may cause discomfort or rare risks like bruising or blood clots.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 40 * Both genders * BMI ≥ 30 kg/m\^2 and \< 40 kg/m\^2 * Signed informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who smoke * Personal and family history of vascular disease or deep vein thrombosis * Clinical diagnosis of hypothyroidism * Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus * Clinical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus * Clinical diagnosis of grade 3 obesity * Clinical diagnosis of hypertension * Clinical diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction or angina pectoris * Use of nitrates and calcium channel blockers within 4 days prior to the start of the study * Use of anticoagulants * Use of beta-blockers or hypoglycemic agents within 7 days prior to the intervention * Pregnant women * Breastfeeding women * Men consuming more than 40 g of alcohol per day or women consuming more than 20 g per day * Postural and biomechanical disorders (knee, foot, and spine)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Obesity & overweight

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centro Universitario de Tlajomulco

    Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, 45650, Mexico

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