The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction (Bfr) Exercise on Acute Systemic Myokine Levels in Healthy Trained Men
NCT ID: NCT05573321
Last Updated: 2023-02-14
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UNKNOWN
NA
22 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-02-14
2023-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
OTHER
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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BFR-RE
In the BFR-RE intervention, the exercise will be done as a set of 30 repetitions with a loading of 30% of 1 RM and an additional 3 sets x 15 repetitions, with 30 seconds rest between sets.
BFR-RE
In the BFR-RE intervention, the exercise will be done as a set of 30 repetitions with a loading of 30% of 1 RM and an additional 3 sets x 15 repetitions, with 30 seconds rest between sets. In both groups, bilateral leg extension exercise will be performed by using the leg extension machine for resistance exercise. In the blood flow restriction group (BFR-RE), the cuff will be placed in the proximal region of the thigh bilaterally, inflated to a pressure equivalent to 50% of the estimated arterial occlusion pressure (AOP), and leg extension exercise will be performed under this condition. In the BFR-RE group, the blood flow restriction time will be between 5-10 minutes. Venous blood samples will be collected from the arm antecubital region of the participants just before the exercise session, immediately after the exercise, and 1 hour after the exercise. Plasma irisin, myostatin and decorin levels will be measured from the samples taken.
HL-RE
In the HL-RE intervention, the exercise will be performed with a loading of 80% of 1 RM, with 4 sets x 7 repetitions, with 60 seconds of rest between sets. In both groups, bilateral leg extension exercise will be performed by using the leg extension machine for resistance exercise. Venous blood samples will be collected from the arm antecubital region of the participants just before the exercise session, immediately after the exercise, and 1 hour after the exercise. Plasma irisin, myostatin and decorin levels will be measured from the samples taken.
HL-RE
In the HL-RE intervention, the exercise will be performed with a loading of 80% of 1 RM, with 4 sets x 7 repetitions, with 60 seconds of rest between sets.
BFR-RE
In the BFR-RE intervention, the exercise will be done as a set of 30 repetitions with a loading of 30% of 1 RM and an additional 3 sets x 15 repetitions, with 30 seconds rest between sets. In both groups, bilateral leg extension exercise will be performed by using the leg extension machine for resistance exercise. In the blood flow restriction group (BFR-RE), the cuff will be placed in the proximal region of the thigh bilaterally, inflated to a pressure equivalent to 50% of the estimated arterial occlusion pressure (AOP), and leg extension exercise will be performed under this condition. In the BFR-RE group, the blood flow restriction time will be between 5-10 minutes. Venous blood samples will be collected from the arm antecubital region of the participants just before the exercise session, immediately after the exercise, and 1 hour after the exercise. Plasma irisin, myostatin and decorin levels will be measured from the samples taken.
HL-RE
In the HL-RE intervention, the exercise will be performed with a loading of 80% of 1 RM, with 4 sets x 7 repetitions, with 60 seconds of rest between sets. In both groups, bilateral leg extension exercise will be performed by using the leg extension machine for resistance exercise. Venous blood samples will be collected from the arm antecubital region of the participants just before the exercise session, immediately after the exercise, and 1 hour after the exercise. Plasma irisin, myostatin and decorin levels will be measured from the samples taken.
Interventions
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BFR-RE
In the BFR-RE intervention, the exercise will be done as a set of 30 repetitions with a loading of 30% of 1 RM and an additional 3 sets x 15 repetitions, with 30 seconds rest between sets. In both groups, bilateral leg extension exercise will be performed by using the leg extension machine for resistance exercise. In the blood flow restriction group (BFR-RE), the cuff will be placed in the proximal region of the thigh bilaterally, inflated to a pressure equivalent to 50% of the estimated arterial occlusion pressure (AOP), and leg extension exercise will be performed under this condition. In the BFR-RE group, the blood flow restriction time will be between 5-10 minutes. Venous blood samples will be collected from the arm antecubital region of the participants just before the exercise session, immediately after the exercise, and 1 hour after the exercise. Plasma irisin, myostatin and decorin levels will be measured from the samples taken.
HL-RE
In the HL-RE intervention, the exercise will be performed with a loading of 80% of 1 RM, with 4 sets x 7 repetitions, with 60 seconds of rest between sets. In both groups, bilateral leg extension exercise will be performed by using the leg extension machine for resistance exercise. Venous blood samples will be collected from the arm antecubital region of the participants just before the exercise session, immediately after the exercise, and 1 hour after the exercise. Plasma irisin, myostatin and decorin levels will be measured from the samples taken.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. To have been doing resistance exercises for at least 1 year and to be accustomed to lower extremity resistance exercises
3. Not doing any resistance exercise with restricted blood flow in the last 1 month
4. Not doing lower extremity resistance exercise for at least 48 hours
5. Answering no to all questions in the Exercise Readiness Questionnaire (EGZ-A+)
Exclusion Criteria
2. Using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or supplements that may have an anti-inflammatory effect
3. Being at risk for cardiovascular disease
4. Regular use of tobacco products
5. Using ergogenic support
18 Years
35 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Ege University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Goksu Gokce
Sports Medicine Resident
Principal Investigators
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Metin Ergun
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Ege University Hospital, Sports Medicine Department
Central Contacts
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22-7T/59
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