The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction With and Without Arginine on Physical Performance and Growth Hormone

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Blood Flow Restriction, Growth Hormone, Strength Outcomes, Arginine

In brief

The current study will investigate the effects of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training and L-arginine supplementation on recreationally trained female participants. In particular, it will compare performance outcomes and blood markers among two intervention groups (BFR and BFR+Arg) and a control group (CON).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04079010

Run by

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

People needed

30

Starts

2019-09-04

Expected to finish

2019-11-25

Last updated by the study team

2020-04-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 25. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Signed informed consent
• PAR-Q form complete and without contraindications
• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5-29.9 kg/m2
• Stable body weight prior to participation in the study (fluctuation not exceeding 10 lbs. within the past 6 months
• Agreement not to change current diet or exercise program (other than adding the program for the purpose of this study)

You may not qualify if…

• Any diagnosed orthopedic condition that prevents exercise
• BMI > 29.9 kg/m2 or < 18.5 kg/m2
• Affirmative answer to any of the questions presented on the PAR-Q form
• Are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study
• Currently taking blood pressure medication

Where it is running

• University of Mary Hardin-Baylor — Belton, Texas, United States

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