Inter-rater Test of Rectus Abdominis Thickness on Ultrasound After BFR Training
Official title: Inter-Rater Reliability of Ultra Sound Based Rectus Abdominis Thickness Following Blood Flow Restriction Training : A Retrospective Analysis.
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07754162 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study checks if different readers measure the thickness of the rectus abdominis on ultrasound the same way after a blood flow restriction workout.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 4, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 6, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07754162 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are recreationally active adult males with good quality ultrasound images available from the original BFR protocol.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with poor image quality or conditions that alter abdominal anatomy may not benefit from this reliability assessment.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study uses previously collected ultrasound images from healthy, recreationally active men who completed a low-load squat protocol with blood flow restriction. It retrospectively analyzes whether different raters produce similar thickness measurements of the rectus abdominis using a standardized protocol. The goal is to quantify inter-rater reliability for ultrasound-based muscle thickness assessment in this context. Only images meeting predefined quality criteria will be included, and measurements will follow a fixed procedure to minimize variability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If reliable, clinicians and researchers can trust ultrasound measurements of abdominal muscle thickness after BFR training across different assessors.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows mixed reliability for ultrasound muscle thickness measurements; this study adds data specific to rectus abdominis post-BFR training.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Recreationally Active Exclusion Criteria: * Known Musculoskeletal injury
Where it's running
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Faculty of Rehabilitation for Data Collection and Research Work
Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Saad Rauf, PhD — Riphah International University, Isra University, Islamabad
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Haris, DPT
- Email: harismughal5154@gmail.com
- Phone: 03437181808
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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.