Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Elbow Ligament Thickness
Official title: Outcomes of Blood Flow Restriction Training on the Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Run by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · NCT06664827 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if low-intensity exercises with blood flow restriction can make the elbow ligament thicker and stronger in healthy volunteers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The Methodist Hospital Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 16, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 2026 |
| Study ends | November 2028 |
| Registry record updated | January 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06664827 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy volunteers aged 18-50 who can commit to the exercise program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with current or recent injuries to the hand, elbow, or shoulder, or those with vascular issues will 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 clinical trial investigates the impact of blood flow restriction (BFR) training on the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in healthy volunteers. Participants will engage in low-intensity resistance exercises with BFR twice a week for eight weeks, focusing on changes in ligament thickness and joint space laxity in the dominant arm. The study will assess arm strength and use sonography to measure ligament characteristics before and after the intervention. The goal is to determine if BFR exercises can enhance ligament properties and strength.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into effective training methods for improving ligament health and strength in healthy individuals.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific application of BFR in this context is novel, there is existing research indicating potential benefits of BFR training in various populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteer * Agree to complete all exercise sessions and program in its entirety * Between the ages of 18-50 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent injury of the hand, elbow, or shoulder * Outside of the ages of 18-50 years old * Vascular compromise or previous vascular surgery * History of DVT * Current participation in other BFR research study * Currently participating in a structured strength training program * Any musculoskeletal conditions resulting in inability to exercise * Participants may not be collegiate/professional baseball/softball players * Vulnerable populations
Where it's running
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Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Haley Goble, MHA
- Email: hmgoble@houstonmethodist.org
- Phone: 713-441-3930
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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.