Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Exercises on Lumbar Muscle Endurance and Balance in Healthy You… (NCT07182812) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Exercises on Lumbar Muscle Endurance and Balance in Healthy Young Adults
Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2025-09-29
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) exercises on back muscle endurance and balance in healthy young adults. BFR is a training method that involves applying controlled pressure to the limbs with a cuff while performing simple exercises. It has been shown to improve muscle strength and endurance even at low exercise loads, reducing stress on the joints.
In this study, participants aged 20 to 25 years will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will perform sit-to-stand (STS) exercises combined with BFR, while the other group will perform the same exercises without BFR. The exercise program will last 6 weeks, with 2 sessions per week.
Before and after the program, participants will be assessed for:
Lumbar extensor muscle endurance (using the Biering-Sørensen test)
Balance performance (using a computerized balance platform)
Physiological responses such as oxygen saturation, heart rate, and blood pressure
The purpose of this research is to determine whether BFR exercises improve spinal muscle endurance and balance more effectively than standard sit-to-stand exercises. The results may provide new insights into the use of BFR training as a safe and practical strategy for improving posture, preventing back problems, and enhancing physical performance in young adults.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 20 and 25 years
* Healthy, without musculoskeletal disorders
* No chronic neurological or systemic disease
* No regular exercise program in the last 3 months
* Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of musculoskeletal disease, injury, or chronic low back pain
* Neurological conditions or regular use of medications affecting balance or cardiovascular function
* Pregnancy
* Participation in regular lumbar or core exercise programs within the last 3 months
* Any symptoms during exercise (e.g., excessive fatigue, dizziness, abnormal blood pressure changes) that may pose health risks
* Withdrawal of consent or inability to comply with study protocol
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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
Lumbar Extensor Muscle Endurance
Timeframe: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
2
Postural Balance Performance
Timeframe: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention