Improving upper body strength in elderly through blood flow restriction training
Official title: The Effect of Blood Flow Restrictive Exercise on Grip Strength and Upper Extremity Functions in Elderly Individuals
Run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital · NCT05803733 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if a special training method that restricts blood flow can help older adults strengthen their upper body and improve their daily activities.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Beykoz) |
| Trial ID | NCT05803733 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are elderly individuals aged 65 and over who are looking to improve their upper body strength and function.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with recent upper extremity injuries, certain health conditions, or those who have recently engaged in upper extremity weight training 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 focuses on enhancing upper extremity strength and performance in elderly individuals by utilizing blood flow restriction training (BFRT) over a period of six weeks. The intervention aims to counteract the natural decline in muscle strength and function associated with aging, which can lead to decreased independence and increased risk of disability. Participants aged 65 and older will engage in low-load resistance training combined with BFRT, while those with certain health conditions or recent upper extremity training will be excluded. The study seeks to assess improvements in handgrip strength and overall upper body function as key indicators of enhanced independence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life and independence of elderly patients by enhancing their upper body strength.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with blood flow restriction training in various populations, suggesting potential for success in this novel application for the elderly.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged 65 and over who are classified as advanced age according to the World Health Organization * Volunteer basis Exclusion Criteria: * History of acute trauma to the hand or wrist * Scrapped upper extremity * Patients with symptoms of shoulder or elbow pain and rheumatoid arthritis, * Those who have participated in upper extremity weight training training in the last 6 months, * Those taking sedatives * Upper extremity venous thrombosis, * Being at high risk for cardiovascular conditions that interfere with exercise, unexplained chest pain or heart disease, fainting or dizziness during physical activity/exercise
Where it's running
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Gizem Ergezen
Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gizem Ergezen, PhD — Medipol University
- Study coordinator: Gizem Ergezen, PhD
- Email: gergezen@medipol.edu.tr
- Phone: +902164448544
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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.