Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Body Composition and Maximal Strength in Military P… (NCT07628478) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Body Composition and Maximal Strength in Military Personnel
China36 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training versus traditional high-intensity resistance training on body composition (skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass) and maximal strength (isometric mid-thigh pull, vertical jump, isometric squat pull) in male military academy cadets. The study lasts for 6 weeks and adopts a randomized parallel-group design.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male cadets from military academy;
* No contraindications to blood flow restriction training (no circulatory diseases, skin allergies);
* Healthy and capable of high-intensity exercise;
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Major sports injury within 2 years (fracture, ligament tear, muscle/tendon rupture, habitual joint dislocation);
* Cardiovascular or visceral organ diseases;
* Other conditions unsuitable for training
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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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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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