Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training on the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL)

Launched by THE METHODIST HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE · Oct 28, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a type of exercise called Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training to see how it affects the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in the elbow, which is important for arm strength and movement. The researchers want to find out if doing these low-intensity exercises with BFR can change the thickness of the UCL and the space in the elbow joint, as well as improve arm strength over an 8-week period.

To participate, you need to be a healthy adult between the ages of 18 and 50 who can commit to completing all the exercise sessions. The study involves attending two sessions a week where you'll do exercises with both arms, but only the dominant arm will receive the BFR treatment. You'll also have ultrasound scans of your UCL at the beginning and end of the study, along with strength tests to measure any changes. This is a great opportunity to contribute to research that could help improve exercise methods for everyone!

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Healthy volunteer
• • Agree to complete all exercise sessions and program in its entirety
• • Between the ages of 18-50 years old
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Current or recent injury of the hand, elbow, or shoulder
• • Outside of the ages of 18-50 years old
• • Vascular compromise or previous vascular surgery
• • History of DVT
• • Current participation in other BFR research study
• • Currently participating in a structured strength training program
• • Any musculoskeletal conditions resulting in inability to exercise
• • Participants may not be collegiate/professional baseball/softball players
• • Vulnerable populations