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Heavy-load Resistance Training With and Without Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Athletes
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-08-19
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
57 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Heavy-load Resistance Training With and Without Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Athletes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 35 years
- Active in sports at least 3 times a week for the past 6 months
- No heart conditions
- Voluntarily participating and providing informed consent
- Athlete in sprinting or football
You will not qualify if you...
- Having deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or other pulmonary artery diseases
- Pregnant or planning pregnancy
- Recent musculoskeletal injuries within the past 6 months
- Currently participating in another study
- Allergic or sensitive to materials used in blood flow restriction bands
- Unable to attend all training sessions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Pakistan Sports Board
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
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Imran Amjad, Phd PT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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