NCT06535373

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

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, also known as occlusion training, is an innovative exercise technique that involves using a tourniquet or blood pressure cuff to partially restrict blood flow to the working muscles during resistance exercises. This unique approach allows individuals to achieve significant muscle strength and hypertrophy gains with lower resistance loads, making it a promising alternative to traditional high-intensity training methods. BFR training has been extensively studied in various populations, demonstrating its potential benefits for muscle growth, strength, and endurance across different muscle groups. While much research has focused on the effects of BFR training on large muscle groups like the quadriceps and biceps, there is a paucity of studies specifically investigating its impact on upper extremity grip strength. Grip strength is a fundamental measure of hand and forearm muscle function, playing a crucial role in various activities of daily living, occupational tasks, and sports performance. Understanding the effects of BFR training on grip strength could provide valuable insights into optimizing hand and forearm strength and functional capacity. The current study seeks to fill this research gap by examining the effects of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training on upper extremity grip strength in a healthy young adult population. By exploring this novel application of BFR training, we aim to contribute to the existing body of knowledge surrounding BFR's potential benefits for grip strength enhancement. The results of this study may have implications for athletes, rehabilitation programs, and individuals seeking efficient and effective ways to enhance their grip strength and overall upper extremity function.

Conditions

• Healthy Volunteers

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Blood flow restriction	Both groups will undergo a 6-week training intervention with training 2x a week, after which grip strength and other relevant outcomes will be measured and compared. Exercise sessions will be at least 48 hours apart. Participants will be allowed to continue with their normal exercise routine outside of the study.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-19
• Primary completion: 2025-08-01
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2024-08-02
• Last updated: 2024-10-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States