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Age: 16Years - 25Years
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ID07538037
Effects of Low-Intensity Blood Flow Restriction Training on Lower-Limb Strength and Kicking Performance in Taekwondo Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Shanghai University of Sport · Updated on 2026-04-20
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying how low-intensity blood flow restriction training (LI-BFRT) affects lower-limb strength and kicking performance in taekwondo athletes. This method partially restricts blood flow to muscles during exercise, which might enhance muscle activation and improve performance while using lighter training loads. The trial compares LI-BFRT to traditional high-intensity resistance training (HIRT) in athletes aged 16 to 25 years. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: the LI-BFRT group performs low-intensity resistance exercises with external pressure applied to restrict blood flow to the proximal limbs, while the HIRT group performs standard high-intensity resistance training without blood flow restriction. Both groups train three times a week over six weeks. Throughout the study, researchers measure sport-specific kicking performance, lower-limb strength, and anaerobic performance before and after the six-week training. Participants complete training and testing procedures, and their progress is monitored to evaluate how each training method influences neuromuscular and athletic performance.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Low-Intensity Blood Flow Restriction Training on Strength and Kicking Performance in Taekwondo Athletes
Who Can Participate
Age: 16Years - 25Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Taekwondo athletes aged 16-25 years
- National-level athletes (National Level 1 or higher)
- Minimum of 3 years of systematic taekwondo training experience
- Free from lower-limb injury within the past 6 months
- Able to complete the training intervention and testing procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- History of cardiovascular, metabolic, or neurological disorders
- Current musculoskeletal injury or pain affecting training
- Participation in other structured resistance training programs during the study period
- Use of medications or supplements that may affect physical performance
- Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants complete a 6-week lower-limb resistance training program performed three times per week, either low-intensity training with blood flow restriction or conventional high-intensity resistance training.
Up to 18 training sessions over 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Shanghai University of Sport
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200438
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Research Team
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Yunzhou Hu, MSc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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