Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Post-Exercise Recovery in Amateur Runners (NCT06949995) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Post-Exercise Recovery in Amateur Runners
Brazil34 participantsStarted 2025-10-27
Plain-language summary
Street running has become an increasingly popular sport. As a result, effective recovery strategies after exercise are essential. In this context, two techniques stand out: one already validated, active recovery (AR), and another with potential, blood flow restriction (BFR). This study aims to investigate whether using both techniques simultaneously can benefit practitioners and improve outcomes compared to complete rest.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who present one or more of the following characteristics will not be included:
* 1 presence of any health condition that contraindicates or prevents exercise;
* 2 diabetes and diagnosed high blood pressure;
* 3 inflammatory, psychiatric, cardiovascular and/or respiratory rheumatological disease; - -4 being dependent on alcohol, consuming drugs and/or being a smoker;
* 5 history of knee surgery (e.g., meniscal repair and ligament reconstruction) or recent lower limb musculoskeletal injury that may impair performance during tests or interventions (e.g., muscle injury, tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain and/or back pain column in the last six months);
* 6 use of ergogenic supplements to improve physical performance and/or muscle mass and/or vasoactive medications;
* 7 having one or more risk factors predisposing to thromboembolism
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants will be excluded from the study if they:
* 1 have a health problem that does not allow them to continue;
* 2 wish to leave the study;
* 3 not sign the consent form
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?
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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
Isometric strength of the triceps surae
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 96 hours after exercise
2
Aerobic capacity
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 96 hours after exercise
3
Lower limb muscle power
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 96 hours after exercise
4
Muscle soreness and pain threshold
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 96 hours after exercise
5
Perceived exertion, recovery, and discomfort
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 96 hours after exercise
6
Myotonometry
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 96 hours after exercise
7
Bioelectrical impedance analysis
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 96 hours after exercise