Effect of Blood Flow Restriction on Recovery After Maximal Resistance Exercise (NCT07342634) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Blood Flow Restriction on Recovery After Maximal Resistance Exercise
Brazil80 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
Resistance training has been widely performed due to its health benefits. However, performing this training at high intensity causes significant muscle stress, leading to fatigue and compromising performance. It is essential to implement effective recovery strategies to optimize physiological adaptations. Among the accessible techniques, blood flow restriction (BFR) has shown promise for its potential to accelerate muscle recovery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics will not be included:
* (1) diabetes and hypertension;
* (2) inflammatory rheumatological, psychiatric, cardiovascular and/or respiratory disease;
* (3) pre-existing injury restricting their ability to perform vigorous physical activities;
* (4) having one or more predisposing risk factors for 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) use medications, electrotherapy, or other therapeutic methods during the study period that could interfere with any results;
* (4) not sign the consent form.
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
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
Lower limb muscle power
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 72 hours after exercise
2
Lower limb muscle function
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 72 hours after exercise
3
Isometric strenght of quadriceps and hamstring muscle
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 72 hours after exercise
4
Muscle soreness and pain threshold
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 72 hours after exercise
5
Perceived exertion, recovery, and discomfort
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 72 hours after exercise
6
Myotonometry
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 72 hours after exercise
7
Bioelectrical impedance analysis
Timeframe: Change from baseline at 72 hours after exercise