Lower Extremity BFR-randomized Controlled Trial Healthy Volunteers

NCT ID: NCT05868304

Last Updated: 2025-11-25

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

16 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-02-08

Study Completion Date

2025-09-25

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of low-load blood flow restriction (BFR) training compared to conventional strengthening using dynamic force plate and isometric force frame analyses in healthy subjects.

Detailed Description

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The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of low-load blood flow restriction (BFR) training compared to conventional strengthening using dynamic force plate and isometric force frame analyses in healthy subjects. The primary research procedures are:

Subjects will be randomized into either BFR or conventional strengthening groups.

BFR and conventional strengthening programs will be implemented. Force plate and force frame data will be collected at baseline, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 weeks.

Subject Population. The study will enroll 18 healthy volunteers. The study includes 6 visits.

The total study duration for each subject is 16 weeks.

The device the investigators intend to use is Class I and in a class of devices that is exempt from the FDA requirement for premarket notification/approval (exempt from 510K or PMA), which would not be "subject to section 510(k), 515, or 520(m) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Group 1 - Standard strengthening group (no BFR)

Participants will warm up on a stationary bike for 5 minutes

The program will consist of the following exercises using a 30,15,15,15 rep scheme:

Banded squats Step ups (8 inch) Romanian dead lifts (RDL)

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Stanard strengthening program.

Intervention Type OTHER

The exercise program will be completed 3 times per week Participants will warm up on a stationary bike for 5 minutes

The program will consist of the following exercises using a 30,15,15,15 rep scheme:

Banded squats Step ups (8 inch) Romanian dead lifts (RDL)

Group 2 - Low-load BFR group

Participants will warm up on a stationary bike for 5 minutes BFR will be applied to non-dominant limb (dominant limb is determined as the preferred leg for kicking a ball)

The program will consist of the following exercises using a 30,15,15,15 rep scheme:

Banded squats Step ups (8 inch) Romanian dead lifts (RDL)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

BFR

Intervention Type DEVICE

Exercises may involve warm up on a stationary bike for 5 minutes, application of a BFR cuff (a cuff that often uses air to inflate around a limb) on the selected extremity, and exercise sets (e.g. banded squats, step ups, Romanian dead lifts). We will record metrics on an iPad. Testing will be done with ForceDecks and ForceFrames (system for measuring muscle strength and imbalance).

Stanard strengthening program.

Intervention Type OTHER

The exercise program will be completed 3 times per week Participants will warm up on a stationary bike for 5 minutes

The program will consist of the following exercises using a 30,15,15,15 rep scheme:

Banded squats Step ups (8 inch) Romanian dead lifts (RDL)

Interventions

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BFR

Exercises may involve warm up on a stationary bike for 5 minutes, application of a BFR cuff (a cuff that often uses air to inflate around a limb) on the selected extremity, and exercise sets (e.g. banded squats, step ups, Romanian dead lifts). We will record metrics on an iPad. Testing will be done with ForceDecks and ForceFrames (system for measuring muscle strength and imbalance).

Intervention Type DEVICE

Stanard strengthening program.

The exercise program will be completed 3 times per week Participants will warm up on a stationary bike for 5 minutes

The program will consist of the following exercises using a 30,15,15,15 rep scheme:

Banded squats Step ups (8 inch) Romanian dead lifts (RDL)

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy volunteers without history of knee pathology requiring physical therapy or surgery
* Individuals between 18 and 40 years old

Exclusion Criteria

* History of venous thromboembolism or other hematologic disorder Pregnant
* Coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, or hypertension (\> 140/90 mmHg)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Orr Limpisvasti

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Cedar Sinai Kerlan jobe orthopedic institute

Los Angeles, California, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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STUDY00002454

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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