CompletedNot Applicable

Low Load With Blood Flow Restriction for Improving Strength, Balance, and Cognition in Older Adults

South Korea26 participantsStarted 2025-05-12

Plain-language summary

This study aims to examine the effects of low load resistance exercise with a blood flow restriction cuff on muscle strength, balance, physical performance, depression, and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years and older who have not had a fall in the past year.
✓. No neurological or musculoskeletal condition that would interfere with exercise performance.
✓. Clear consciousness and able to communicate effectively.
✓. Capable of reading and writing.
✓. Able to understand the research explanation and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Orthopedic, neurological, or vascular conditions that may affect vital signs such as dizziness, blood pressure instability, or fall risk during assessment.
✕. Any history of musculoskeletal surgery within the past 6 months.
✕. Physician-determined health status that contraindicates exercise participation.
✕. Cognitive or literacy impairments that hinder understanding of study procedures.

What they're measuring

Quadriceps muscle thickness (via ultrasound)

Timeframe: From baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention.

Skeletal Muscle Mass Index (SMI)

Timeframe: From baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06962514

SponsorSahmyook University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-10

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