Impact of resistance training with blood flow restriction on atherosclerosis patients

Effect of Physiological Ischemic Training on Patients With Atherosclerosis

Not applicable Interventional Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University · NCT05091762

This study tests if doing resistance training with blood flow restriction can help people in the early stages of atherosclerosis improve their heart health and prevent the condition from getting worse.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorNanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
Trial IDNCT05091762 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of resistance training combined with blood flow restriction on patients in the early stages of atherosclerosis. The intervention aims to determine if this exercise approach can help prevent the progression of atherosclerosis in individuals with specific lipid profiles. Participants will engage in a structured exercise regimen while monitoring their cardiovascular health. The study focuses on patients who have not engaged in regular exercise recently and meet specific health criteria.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with elevated LDL cholesterol levels who do not have serious cardiovascular or musculoskeletal diseases and have not exercised regularly in the past six months.

Not a fit: Patients with serious heart or vascular diseases, pregnant women, or those with disabilities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a novel method for preventing the progression of atherosclerosis in at-risk patients.

How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging interest in blood flow restriction training, this specific approach in atherosclerosis patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. LDL \> 3.11mmol/l and less than 5.63mmol/l;
2. No serious heart, blood vessel and other related diseases;
3. There were no skeletal and muscular diseases affecting sports training;
4. No regular exercise in the past half year (no more than 2 times a week, no more than 30 minutes each time);
5. Smoking less than 1 pack / year, no history of drinking.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Haven't other serious heart and vascular diseases other than hyperlipidemia and / or bones and muscles that affect sports training Diseases;
2. Pregnant women and people with disabilities;
3. Other circumstances determined by the researcher not suitable for the study.

Where this trial is running

Nanjing, Jiangsu

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Atherosclerosisresistance training
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.