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Can blood flow restriction boost muscle gains safely?
NCT ID NCT07404683
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how safe and effective an 8-week strength training program is when combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) — a technique that partially limits blood flow to the working muscles. Sixty healthy, untrained adults aged 18 to 65 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: high-intensity exercise with BFR, low-intensity exercise with BFR, or high-intensity exercise without BFR. Researchers will measure muscle strength, size, and any side effects to see which approach works best.
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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 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy, untrained adults * Age between 18 and 65 Exclusion Criteria: * Current participation in an upper limb strength training program * Presence of comorbidities that increase cardiovascular risk (uncontrolled ischemic heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, etc.) * Patients with more than one thromboembolism risk factor (obesity, history of thrombosis, prolonged immobilization, recent surgery, use of contraceptives, etc.) * Current diagnosis of any pathology affecting the cervical spine, shoulder, and/or thoracic spine * History of surgery in the last year * Use of ergogenic aids or medications that affect muscle metabolism (anabolic steroids, testosterone, creatine, protein supplements, corticosteroids, chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.)
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