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The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training on Vascular Function: Wide-Rigid Cuffs vs. Narrow-Elastic Bands
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Blood flow restriction resistance training for Endothelial Function. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) resistance training on vascular function. The investigators aim to compare the effects of different BFR devices (wide-rigid cuffs and narrow elastic bands) on vascular function. The investigators hypothesize that BFR resistance training with wide-rigid cuffs might have a minor negative effect (short-term and reversible) on vascular function, while BFR resistance training with narrow-elastic bands may improve vascular function. Both training methods are equally effective in increasing muscle strength.
Study Details
Timeline
Arms & Interventions
The wide-rigid cuff will be randomly assigned to one of the subject's arms.
The narrow-elastic band will be randomly assigned to another arm of the subject.
Interventions
The participants will receive a 2-week exercise training program (3 times per week). Each training session will consist of 3 resistance training exercises with two blood flow restriction devices (wide-rigid cuff and narrow-elastic band). For both arms, the participants will perform the same exercise with different BFR devices.