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Gentler exercise with blood flow restriction may boost fitness in elderly women

NCT ID NCT07266961

Symptom relief Sponsor: Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether low-intensity leg exercises with a blood flow restriction cuff could improve cardiorespiratory fitness in women aged 60 and older, compared to moderate-intensity training without the cuff. Sixty women participated, and both methods led to similar gains in fitness. The low-intensity approach may be safer for older adults while still providing benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Low-intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a safer, gentler exercise option for elderly women to improve their heart and lung fitness.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all elderly women. The benefits observed might not be reproducible in larger, more diverse groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Nov 2023

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female aged ≥60 years who routinely performed aerobic exercise in RSUD Dr. Soetomo * Normal cognitive function (MoCA-Ina score ≥ 26) * Passed the screening questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe physical disability (presented with a musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, or neurological disease that affected physical performance during exercise) * Visual and hearing impairment * Balance impairment * Blood clotting disorder * Peripheral arterial disease on the legs * Deep vein thrombosis * Neuropathy in the lower extremity * Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes mellitus * Previous stroke and compartment syndrome * Knee osteoarthritis with moderate pain (VAS \>4) * Past vascular surgery * Prior skin graft on the lower leg area * Lower limb bone surgery within the past 12 weeks * Immobilization during the last 4 weeks * Statin consumption * Sarcopenia * Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with an exacerbation in the previous 4 weeks.

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Cardiorespiratory fitness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Dr. Soetomo Regional Hospital

    Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

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