Cheap elastic bands could replace pricey Muscle-Building gear, study hints
NCT ID NCT06512961
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether wrapping an elastic band (tissue flossing) around the upper arm can safely and reliably restrict blood flow during exercise, similar to expensive blood flow restriction devices. Researchers will measure blood flow, muscle strength, and comfort in 34 healthy adults. The goal is to see if this low-cost method is a valid alternative for muscle training.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 34 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who present one or more of the following characteristics will not be included: * 1 presence of any health condition that contraindicates or prevents exercise; * 2 diabetes and diagnosed high blood pressure; * 3 inflammatory, psychiatric, cardiovascular and/or respiratory rheumatological disease; - -4 being dependent on alcohol, consuming drugs and/or being a smoker; * 5 history of knee surgery (e.g., meniscal repair and ligament reconstruction) or recent upper limb musculoskeletal injury that may impair performance during tests or interventions (e.g., muscle injury, tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain and/or back pain column in the last six months); * 6 use of ergogenic supplements to improve physical performance and/or muscle mass and/or vasoactive medications; * 7 having one or more risk factors predisposing to thromboembolism Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will be excluded from the study if they: * 1 have a health problem that does not allow them to continue; * 2 wish to leave the study; * 3 not sign the consent form
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Locations
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UNESP
Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, 19060900, Brazil
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