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Quick workouts with blood flow cuffs may boost muscle gains

NCT ID NCT06406907

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how a short training method that restricts blood flow to the muscles affects muscle size, strength, and performance in 68 sedentary young men. Participants did exercises with a cuff on their limbs to limit blood flow. The goal was to see if this approach can improve muscle health and function without long workout sessions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

68 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sedentary males (\< 2.5h/week physical activity) or \< 300 METs per week (36) * Age 18-30 years * BMI between 18.5-29.9 * Free from any lower-limb pain or injury * No previous experience with BFRT * Ankle brachial index values between 0.9-1.4 * Not doing regular strength training of lower limb in the past 6 months * No strenuous physical activities 72h before and during the study period * Non-smokers Exclusion Criteria: * Any injuries of the musculoskeletal system that could prevent the participants from training or testing * Any use of medication and/or supplements (e.g., protein powder, vitamins, creatine, NSAIDs, etc.) * Peripheral arterial disease * Diabetes and hypertensive patients

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Blood flow restriction training

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  • Riphah International University

    Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

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