Heavy-load Resistance Training With and Without Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Athletes

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Conditions studied: Sports Physical Therapy

In brief

A 8 weeks, single-blinded randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). Forty-four athletes (18-35 years) will be randomized into Group A (HL-RT + BFR, n = 22) and Group B (HL-RT only, n = 22). BFR will be applied at 50% limb occlusion pressure during lower-body exercises (squats, leg press). Both groups trained 3x/week for 4 weeks at 70-80% 1RM. Outcomes included 1RM strength, squat endurance, push-up performance, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) scores.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07128862

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

44

Starts

2024-07-30

Expected to finish

2025-09-02

Last updated by the study team

2025-08-19

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Participants with age between 18 and 35 years.
• Active individual participating in sport activities at least 3 times a week for the past 6 months.
• Participants with any non-heart conditions.
• Individuals voluntarily participating and providing informed consent.
• Sprinters, Footballer

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with DVT or other pulmonary artery disease.
• Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant.
• Participants with recent musculoskeletal injuries (within the 6 months).
• Individuals currently involved in another study.
• Participants allergic to or sensitive to the materials used in the BFR bands.
• Individuals who anticipate being unable to attend all training sessions.

Where it is running

• Pakistan Sports Board — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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