Tightening blood flow may speed up muscle recovery after tough workouts
NCT ID NCT07342634
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using blood flow restriction (BFR) can help muscles recover faster after intense resistance exercise. Researchers will measure strength, soreness, and muscle function in 80 healthy adults. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery without drugs or special equipment.
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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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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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: * Individuals exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics will not be included: * (1) diabetes and hypertension; * (2) inflammatory rheumatological, psychiatric, cardiovascular and/or respiratory disease; * (3) pre-existing injury restricting their ability to perform vigorous physical activities; * (4) having one or more predisposing risk factors for thromboembolism. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will be excluded from the study if they: * (1) have a health problem that does not allow them to continue; * (2) wish to leave the study; * (3) use medications, electrotherapy, or other therapeutic methods during the study period that could interfere with any results; * (4) not sign the consent form.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Franciele Marques Vanderlei
RECRUITINGPresidente Prudente, São Paulo, 19060-900, Brazil
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