How blood flow restriction training affects the heart and nerves
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how your body's automatic functions, like heart rate and blood pressure, change during and after exercise with a blood pressure cuff that partly blocks blood flow. It may help researchers understand if this type of training is safe and effective for different age groups.
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Who can take part
- You are either between 18 and 24 years old or 60 years or older
- You are not taking heart medications like beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers
- You do not smoke or use tobacco
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or less
- You do not exercise more than 150 minutes per week on a regular basis
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