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Blood Flow Restriction Training in Acute Geriatric Rehabilitation
Led by University Hospital, Bonn · Updated on 2026-05-14
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
64 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Background: Older adults have a reduced ability to build and maintain muscle mass due to age-related changes in the muscular system. The resulting sarcopenia can lead to a number of health problems and limitations, such as an increased risk of falling and reduced mobility, which can affect quality of life and increase the risk of disease. To increase muscle mass and strength, high-intensity resistance training with loads of 70 to 85% of the repetition maximum (1RM) is recommended. However, this type of training poses a major challenge in the rehabilitation sector, as there is also an increased risk of injury due to physical limitations in old age. According to current research, low-intensity occlusion training could therefore represent a safe and effective training alternative. The aim of this study is therefore to examine the feasibility and effects of blood flow restriction training (BFR) on general health in older adults in a rehabilitative setting.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Blood Flow Restriction Training in Acute Geriatric Rehabilitation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults over 65 years old with a two-week hospitalization for acute rehabilitation after a fracture near the hip joint
You will not qualify if you...
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Changes to blood vessels at the site of tourniquet application, such as stents
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
St. Marien-Hospital Köln
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 50668
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Research Team
A
Alexander Franz, Dr. med., B.Sc.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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