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Arm flossing: the latest fitness hack or just a stretch?

NCT ID NCT07670793

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Erzurum Technical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether wrapping an elastic band around the upper arm for two minutes can immediately improve arm stability and explosive power. Twenty-eight healthy adults were randomly assigned to receive either the real band or a fake sham band. Their performance was measured before and after using a medicine ball throw and a rapid hand-touch test. The goal is to see if this simple technique can give a quick boost to upper body performance.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
elastic floss band applied to the upper arm
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple warm-up technique for athletes or rehab patients to boost arm performance.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study in healthy people, so results may not apply to injured or older populations. The effect may be small or due to chance.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

28 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-35 years. 2. Absence of current upper-extremity pain or dysfunction. 3. Ability to safely assume a full push-up position and perform a two-handed seated chest pass. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of upper-extremity surgery. 2. Acute musculoskeletal injury within the preceding 6 months. 3. Known vascular disease, coagulation or clotting disorders, uncontrolled hypertension, or any other contraindication to short-term circumferential limb compression. 4. Confirmed latex allergy, given that the floss band used in this study was latex-based.

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Healthy volunteers Tissue flossing Upper extremity performance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Harran university

    Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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