Blood flow restriction training for individuals with disabilities
Effectiveness of Low Load Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction in Individuals With Disabilities
This study tests if a special type of exercise that restricts blood flow can help adults with disabilities keep their muscles strong and healthy when regular workouts are tough to do.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical College of Wisconsin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06441422 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of low load blood flow restriction training on individuals with disabilities who struggle to engage in standard exercise routines. It aims to determine if this training can mimic the intensity of traditional exercise, thereby helping to maintain muscle mass and overall health. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving blood flow restriction training and the other not. The study focuses on individuals aged 18 and older who can perform upper extremity exercises, while excluding those with certain medical conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with disabilities who can perform upper extremity exercises.
Not a fit: Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, severe obesity, or certain cardiovascular and neuromuscular conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safer and more accessible way for individuals with disabilities to engage in effective exercise, potentially improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of blood flow restriction training is established, its application specifically for individuals with disabilities is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * Age \> or = 18 * English speaking * Able to understand and perform upper extremity exercises Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Body mass index \>40 kg·m-2 * Uncontrolled hypertension (\>150/90 mmHg) * Presence of neuromuscular junction and other muscle diseases * Myocardial infarction in the past 6 months * Unstable cardiovascular disease * History of an upper limb deep vein thrombosis * History of autonomic dysreflexia * Upper extremity fracture within the last 6 months
Where this trial is running
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Beth Weinman, DO
- Email: bweinman@mcw.edu
- Phone: 414-955-1922
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.