Cuff training study: newbies vs. pros under the microscope
NCT ID NCT07340385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how a special exercise method—using a cuff to partly block blood flow to the leg—affects muscle and blood markers in 30 healthy adults. Half are new to strength training, half are experienced athletes. Over six weeks, researchers measure muscle thickness and blood changes to understand how training history influences the body's response.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of healthy adults aged 18-40 years, including individuals who are new to strength training and experienced athletes from different sports disciplines with varying training load levels.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntary participation of healthy adults * Age between 18 and 40 years * No history of orthopedic pathology or current symptoms affecting the lower extremities * For individuals with prior training experience: engagement in strength training at least two days per week for the past year across different sports disciplines * For individuals new to strength training: no regular participation in strength training within the past six months Exclusion Criteria: * History of hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, deep vein thrombosis, neurological disorders, obesity, or a diagnosis of diabetes * Current or previous diagnosis of cancer * Individuals who do not consent to participate in the study
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
RECRUITINGAfyonkarahisar, Merkez, 03030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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