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Effects of Low-Intensity Blood Flow Restriction Training on Strength and Kicking Performance in Taekwondo Athletes

China18 participantsStarted 2026-04-10

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training (LI-BFRT) on lower-limb strength and kicking performance in taekwondo athletes. Blood flow restriction training is a method that partially restricts blood flow to the muscles during exercise, which may improve performance while reducing training load.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Taekwondo athletes aged 16-25 years National-level athletes (National Level 1 or higher); Minimum of 3 years of systematic taekwondo training experience; Free from lower-limb injury within the past 6 months; Able to complete the training intervention and testing procedures. Exclusion Criteria: \- History of cardiovascular, metabolic, or neurological disorders; Current musculoskeletal injury or pain affecting training; Participation in other structured resistance training programs during the study period; Use of medications or supplements that may affect physical performance Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent.

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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?
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3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Sport-specific kicking performance

Timeframe: Baseline and after 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07538037

SponsorShanghai University of Sport

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-29

Contact for this trial

Yunzhou Hu, MSc

+86 13532279646 2421852028@sus.edu.cn

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