Cuff training vs. heavy weights: which builds arm strength better?
NCT ID NCT07462520
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether doing arm exercises with a blood pressure cuff (to limit blood flow) can build strength as well as lifting heavy weights. Twenty-two healthy adults did one of the two exercise programs for 7 weeks. Researchers measured arm muscle strength before and after to compare the results.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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22 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 * Individuals not taking any dietary supplements * Individuals not taking a substance containing anabolic ingredients * Individuals subjected to a resistance training program for at least 6 months * Individuals not performing aerobic training for more than 30 minutes per day * Individuals training with a personal trainer Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a skeletal muscle injury in the last 6 months * Individuals who have undergone a surgical operation * Individuals with chronic high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease * Individuals who miss three consecutive training sessions * Individuals with chronic cardiovascular disease
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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