Improving basketball performance with blood flow restriction training
Examination of the Effect of Exercise Training With Upper Extremity Blood Flow Restriction on Upper Extremity Muscle Strength and Performance in Basketball Players
NA · Biruni University · NCT06420362
This study is testing if using a special belt to restrict blood flow during light exercises can help young basketball players get stronger and improve their game.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Biruni University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06420362 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training on upper extremity muscle strength and performance in basketball players aged 18-25. BFR involves using a pressure-controlled belt to restrict blood flow during low-intensity exercises, allowing athletes to achieve strength gains with less load than traditional methods. The study aims to determine how this innovative training approach can enhance physical fitness and performance metrics specific to basketball. Participants will engage in BFR exercises while their muscle responses are monitored to assess effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are male basketball players aged 18-25 who have been training regularly for at least one year.
Not a fit: Patients with orthopedic or neurological disabilities, recent sports injuries, or those not actively participating in training may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance muscle strength and performance in basketball players while reducing the risk of injury associated with high-load training.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that BFR training can be effective in improving muscle strength and performance in various populations, suggesting potential success for this approach in basketball players.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-25, * Having been attending training regularly for at least one year, * Having been playing basketball as a licensed player for at least 3 months, * Male athletes, * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with orthopedic or neurological disabilities that may prevent the exercise test, * Individuals who have had a sports injury in the last 6 months, * Not actively participating in training, * Taking a break from sports * Individuals with inadequate cooperation
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Biruni University — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Buket AKINCI, Assoc.Prof.
- Email: bakinci@biruni.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 212 409 12 12
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.
Conditions: Basketball Players, bloodflowrestriction, basketball, basketball performance, kaatsu training