Blood flow restriction training for individuals with disabilities
Official title: Effectiveness of Low Load Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction in Individuals With Disabilities
Run by Medical College of Wisconsin · NCT06441422 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical College of Wisconsin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06441422 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with disabilities who can perform upper extremity exercises.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, severe obesity, or certain cardiovascular and neuromuscular conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Beth Weinman, DO
- Email: bweinman@mcw.edu
- Phone: 414-955-1922
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.