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Blood Flow Restriction Training clinical trials
Below are recruiting blood flow restriction training clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 67 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07469111Recruiting
Low-weight arm exercises with blood flow restriction for COPD patients
This trial tests whether doing light arm exercises while wearing a cuff that slightly restricts blood flow can help people with COPD improve their arm strength and function without heavy weights.
Malatya, BattalgaziAges 40–80 - NCT07444736Enrolling by invitation
Exercise with blood flow restriction for adults with obesity
This study tests if adding blood flow restriction to resistance training can improve muscle strength and health in adults with obesity. It may help you build muscle more efficiently with lighter weights.
Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, JaliscoAges 18–30 - NCT05972876Recruiting
Blood-flow restriction rehab after ACL surgery
This trial looks at how well your ACL graft (the repaired tissue) heals after ACL reconstruction when you use a specific rehab method called blood-flow restriction training. It may help your care team understand whether this rehab approach leads to better healing and function.
Sittard, LimburgAges 18–65 - NCT07438535Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for sprinters
This study tests whether using a special band that partly restricts blood flow during leg exercises can help competitive sprinters build strength or speed. You would do a 6-week training program with either high or low effort, or just the band, to see what works best.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07402408Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests whether using a special band to limit blood flow during exercise can help reduce pain and improve movement in people with mild knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if you have knee pain and stiffness but no other serious health conditions.
Islamabad, FederalAges 40–60 - NCT07365033Recruiting
Exercise With Blood Flow Cuff vs Standard Training for Tennis Elbow
This study compares two exercise programs for long-term tennis elbow (pain for more than a year). One group does slow lowering exercises with a blood pressure cuff on the arm, and the other does standard resistance training.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–45 - NCT07340385Recruiting
Blood Flow Restriction Training Study for Healthy Adults
This study tests how your body responds to a special exercise technique where blood flow is partly restricted while you work out. It may help people build muscle more efficiently with lighter weights.
Afyonkarahisar, MerkezAges 18–40 - NCT07300384Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for knee pain relief before surgery
This study tests whether a special type of strength training (called blood flow restriction training) can reduce pain in people with severe knee arthritis who are waiting for knee replacement surgery. The training uses a cuff on the thigh to lightly restrict blood flow while doing exercises until failure.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 50–85 - NCT07294131RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing muscle loss in hospitalized older adults
This trial tests a special exercise approach using blood-flow restriction and a video game to help older adults in the hospital keep their muscle strength. The goal is to find a safe way for bedridden patients to exercise and recover better.
AntwerpAges 65 years+ - NCT07291765Recruiting
Using Blood Flow Restriction in Hip Fracture Rehab
This trial tests whether using a special blood pressure cuff during rehab exercises can help older adults recover faster after a hip fracture.
Cologne, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 65 years+ - NCT07261293Recruiting
Blood flow restriction exercise for COPD patients
This study tests whether adding mild blood flow restriction to aerobic exercise can improve lung function, exercise capacity, and inflammation in people with stable COPD. You would exercise on a bike or treadmill while wearing soft cuffs on your legs to lightly restrict blood flow.
IstanbulAges 40–80 - NCT07259356Enrolling by invitation
Blood-flow-restriction training for hemophilia patients
This trial tests whether a special type of exercise that limits blood flow is safe and possible for people with hemophilia. It might help strengthen muscles without causing joint bleeds.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07196371Recruiting
Walking with blood flow restriction for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if walking with blood flow restriction (using a cuff on your legs) can help people with type 2 diabetes improve fitness and blood sugar control. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helpful for those who are not currently active.
Okanagan, British ColumbiaAges 19–64 - NCT06621914Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for military with leg injuries
This trial tests a low-weight exercise program using a special cuff on the leg (blood flow restriction) to see if it helps military personnel recover from leg injuries faster. It could be an option if pain is stopping you from doing normal rehab.
Loughborough, LeicestershireAges 18–55 - NCT07172568Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for tennis elbow
This study tests whether a special type of strength training that temporarily limits blood flow to the arm can help treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). It may be an option for people who have tried physical therapy without success.
Munich, BavariaAges 18–65 - NCT06955026Recruiting
Hockey slideboard and blood flow restriction for ACL rehab
This trial tests if using a hockey slideboard with blood flow restriction (a special band that limits blood flow during exercise) helps recovery after ACL surgery. It may improve muscle strength and function faster.
Odorheiu Secuiesc, RomaniaAges 18–45 - NCT07155967Enrolling by invitation
Blood flow restriction training for leg strength in older women
This trial tests whether a type of strength training that partly uses blood flow restriction can help older women build leg strength on one side, which may also benefit the other leg. It's for women who are generally healthy and have not had recent leg injuries or surgeries.
Presidente Prudente, São PauloAges 60 years+ - NCT07131787Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training after Achilles tendon repair
This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction training to standard rehab helps your Achilles tendon and calf muscle heal better after surgery. You would do exercises with a special cuff that gently limits blood flow to your leg.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT07128862Recruiting
Strength training with or without blood flow restriction in athletes
This trial compares heavy weightlifting with and without blood flow restriction (using special bands) to see which works better for building strength in active athletes. If you are a sprinter or football player, you may be able to join.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07130812Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for rowers with back pain
This study tests whether a special training technique called blood flow restriction can help rowers aged 13-20 with mild or recurring back pain. It involves wearing bands on your legs while rowing, which may help you build strength and recover while reducing pain.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 13–20 - NCT07043569Recruiting
Strength training with blood flow restriction after ACL surgery
This trial tests a special type of strength training that uses a blood pressure cuff to limit blood flow during exercises. It aims to help people recover muscle strength and improve knee function after ACL surgery.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07043127Recruiting
Strength training after hip replacement with blood flow restriction
This trial tests a new kind of physical therapy after hip replacement. It combines strength exercises with a special technique called blood flow restriction to see if it helps you recover muscle strength faster.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06973590Recruiting
Blood flow restriction and nerve stimulation for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether combining blood flow restriction with mild electrical nerve stimulation can improve ankle and leg movement after a stroke. It may help you if you had a single stroke more than 6 months ago and can walk a short distance on your own.
Hong KongAges 50–80 - NCT06974461Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for stroke-related muscle loss
This study tests whether a special type of strength training (using bands to partially block blood flow) can improve muscle strength and physical function in people who have had a stroke and have muscle loss. It is designed to help improve daily activities and overall mobility.
Hung Hom, KowloonAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for blood flow restriction training?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 67 recruiting blood flow restriction training studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a blood flow restriction training trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a blood flow restriction training trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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