Can a simple band and cuff boost tennis performance?
NCT ID NCT07676071
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether adding blood flow restriction to elastic band exercises can improve grip strength, upper body strength, and performance in elite tennis players aged 13 to 18. Thirty participants will be split into two groups: one does elastic band exercises with a cuff that partially restricts blood flow, the other does the same exercises without the cuff. Both groups train twice a week for 8 weeks, and their strength, speed, and agility are measured before and after. The goal is to see if this low-intensity method can produce strength gains similar to heavy weight training.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- elastic band exercises with blood flow restriction
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training method could help tennis players build strength and performance safely without heavy weights.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in 30 athletes, so results may not apply widely. The blood flow restriction technique may cause discomfort or injury if not applied correctly.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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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.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Apr 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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- Ages
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13 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Being between 13-18 years old Having regularly attended training sessions for at least one year Having played tennis professionally for at least 3 months Being willing to participate in the training Exclusion Criteria: Those who have sustained a sports injury within the last 6 months Those who have taken a break from sports Those using nutritional or medical supplements that may affect performance Those with recent upper extremity injuries or risks Those with diagnosed cardiovascular, respiratory, or neurological disorders that prevent moderate-intensity exercise Those with any diagnosed condition that may be a contraindication for blood flow restriction, such as venous thromboembolism, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, or other clotting disorders
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Akdeniz University
Antalya, Konyaaltı, 07070, Turkey (Türkiye)