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Blood Flow Restriction Training on Upper Extremity Grip Strength

Restrict and Strengthen: Unraveling the Impact of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Upper Extremity Grip Strength

Who can join

Ages 18 to 35 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of enrollment.

Participants should be in good general health with no known cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or neurological disorders that could interfere with exercise participation.

Participants must provide informed consent before enrollment in the study, indicating their willingness to participate voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants with a history of cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart disease, hypertension), musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., fractures, dislocations), or neurological disorders (e.g., neuropathy) that could affect exercise performance will be excluded.

Participants taking medications or supplements that may impact muscle strength, metabolism, or blood flow will be excluded from the study.

Pregnant individuals will be excluded due to potential risks associated with exercise and blood flow restriction during pregnancy.

Individuals with recent upper extremity injuries, such as strains, sprains, or fractures, will be excluded until fully recovered.

Blood Pressure: Participants with uncontrolled high blood pressure or other medical conditions affecting vascular health may be excluded due to potential risks associated with blood flow restriction.

About the study

The primary objective of this prospective study is to investigate the effects of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training compared to traditional low-weight resistance training on grip strength in young adults.

Despite the growing interest in BFR training and its potential benefits, there is limited research specifically investigating its impact on grip strength. Understanding the effects of BFR training on grip strength could have significant implications for individuals seeking to optimize their grip performance, rehabilitation settings, and sports performance enhancement. Additionally, examining the safety and efficacy of BFR training for this specific outcome will contribute valuable insights to the scientific community.

What is being tested

• Blood flow restriction (other)

Sponsor: Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare · Participants: 40 · Started: Aug 19, 2024

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06535373

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.