Effects of blood flow restriction training on hockey players
Effects of Occlusion Training on Speed and Physical Performance in Hockey Players
This study is testing if a special training method that restricts blood flow can help hockey players get stronger and faster.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06020729 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of occlusion training, a method that restricts blood flow to muscles during exercise, on the physical performance of hockey players. A total of 18 male athletes aged 19-30 with at least two years of resistance training experience will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group performing occlusion training or a control group doing general exercises. The training will occur four times a week for four weeks, with assessments of speed and strength conducted before and after the intervention. The goal is to determine if occlusion training can enhance muscle hypertrophy and athletic performance in hockey players.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are male hockey players aged 19-30 with at least two years of resistance training experience.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic orthopedic, neuromuscular, or cardiac issues, or those with a history of prior surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve muscle strength and performance in hockey players.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with occlusion training in various athletic populations, suggesting potential effectiveness in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male * Athletes with age group of 19-30 years of age. * All players who had a minimum of two years of resistance training experience Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic issues with orthopedic issue, fractures, neuromuscular issue, cardiac issues. * Players having history of prior surgery.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab
- Pakistan Sports Board — Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amna Shahid, t-DPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PHd
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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.