Scientists uncover how gentle exercise with blood flow cuffs changes pain perception
NCT ID NCT07122011
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a single session of low-intensity exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) changes pain perception in 20 healthy young adults. Researchers measured pain thresholds and the body's natural pain-fighting system before and after the exercise. The goal was to better understand the nervous system's role in exercise-induced pain relief, which could guide future pain rehabilitation research.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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
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Inclusion Criteria: * Asymptomatic at the time of evaluation. * Able to provide written informed consent. * Available to attend a single evaluation and intervention session at the research center. Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral knee symptoms or suspected patellar tendinopathy. * Increased symptoms with dynamic loading. * Neurological disorders. * Inflammatory rheumatic diseases. * Cardiac diseases. * Any surgery within the last 3 months. * Pregnancy. * Alcohol consumption on the day of participation. * Hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg). * History of deep vein thrombosis. * History of endothelial dysfunction. * Peripheral vascular disease. * Diabetes. * Active infection. * Spinal or referred pain. * Previous experience with blood flow restriction (BFR) training. * Overweight or obesity.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Center for Assistance, Teaching and Research (CUADI)
Rosario, Santa Fe Province, 2000, Argentina
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