Effect of Ischemic Preconditioning on Lower Extremity Motor Ability and Recovery in Basketball Pl… (NCT07604948) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Ischemic Preconditioning on Lower Extremity Motor Ability and Recovery in Basketball Players During Post-Match Recovery Period
China34 participantsStarted 2026-05-22
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ischemic preconditioning on lower limb explosive power and post-exercise recovery in basketball players during a 6-week post-season recovery training period. Thirty-four male collegiate basketball players were randomly assigned to either an IPC group or a placebo control group. Bilateral lower limb IPC intervention (3 cycles, each consisting of 5-minute ischemia at 220 mmHg and 5-minute reperfusion, twice per week for 6 weeks) was administered before routine basketball training sessions. Lower limb explosive power, as well as physiological, biochemical, and morphological indices, were assessed before and after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male basketball students at Guangzhou Sport University.
* Regular participants in basketball training/practice.
* Healthy adults without cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, digestive, neurological, or metabolic diseases.
* Blood pressure within normal range.
* No history of lower extremity musculoskeletal injury within the past 6 months.
* Not currently using any performance-enhancing substances or medications affecting hormones/metabolism.
* Voluntary participation with signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of acute or chronic diseases affecting exercise performance.
* History of deep vein thrombosis or coagulation disorders.
* Presence of skin lesions or infections at the thigh cuff placement site.
* Participation in other concurrent lower extremity strength/power training programs outside the study.
* Use of dietary supplements known to affect muscle metabolism within 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
* Inability to complete the full 6-week intervention and testing 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?
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What they're measuring
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Squat Jump (SJ) height
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)