Blood Flow Restriction Training for People With Disabilities (NCT06441422) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Blood Flow Restriction Training for People With Disabilities
United States24 participantsStarted 2024-12-12
Plain-language summary
A large portion of the American population live with disabilities. People with disabilities can find it difficult to perform standard exercise routines. Regular exercise is necessary to be healthy, especially as people age. Lack of exercise can lead to secondary health concerns, like loss of muscle mass, diabetes, heart attack or stroke, to name a few. For exercise to be most beneficial, a certain degree of intensity must be achieved. Low load blood flow restriction training may be able to mimic the intensity of beneficial exercise without actually exercising hard. It may be a good option for people with disabilities who find it difficult to exercise.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female
* Age \> or = 18
* English speaking
* Able to understand and perform upper extremity exercises
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant
* Body mass index \>40 kg·m-2
* Uncontrolled hypertension (\>150/90 mmHg)
* Presence of neuromuscular junction and other muscle diseases
* Myocardial infarction in the past 6 months
* Unstable cardiovascular disease
* History of an upper limb deep vein thrombosis
* History of autonomic dysreflexia
* Upper extremity fracture within the last 6 months
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Difference in strength between low load blood flow restriction resistance training and low load resistance training
Timeframe: 6 weeks
2
Difference in arm circumference between low load blood flow restriction resistance training and low load resistance training
Timeframe: 6 weeks
3
Difference in muscle thickness change between low load blood flow restriction resistance training and low load resistance training