Blood Flow Restriction Training for People With Disabilities

Launched by MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN · May 28, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a type of exercise called blood flow restriction training, which could help people with disabilities improve their muscle strength without needing to do intense workouts. Many individuals with disabilities struggle to exercise regularly, which is important for staying healthy as we age. This training method might provide a way to get the benefits of exercise without the physical strain that can be difficult for some people.

To participate in the trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and able to perform some upper body exercises. It’s open to both men and women who speak English. However, there are some health conditions that would prevent someone from joining, such as being pregnant, having certain heart issues, or recent injuries. If you choose to take part, you'll learn more about the exercises and be guided through the training process. This trial is currently looking for more participants to help find out if this method can really make a difference in physical health for people with disabilities.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Male or female
• • Age \> or = 18
• • English speaking
• • Able to understand and perform upper extremity exercises
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant
• • Body mass index \>40 kg·m-2
• • Uncontrolled hypertension (\>150/90 mmHg)
• • Presence of neuromuscular junction and other muscle diseases
• • Myocardial infarction in the past 6 months
• • Unstable cardiovascular disease
• • History of an upper limb deep vein thrombosis
• • History of autonomic dysreflexia
• • Upper extremity fracture within the last 6 months