The Influences of Blood Flow Restriction on Leg Press

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorSalisbury University

About this trial

This study will investigate the use of different blood flow restriction cuffs during leg press exercise on arterial stiffness, muscle morphology, performance, and participant perception.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Physically active (> 1,000 MET/min/wk) for at least six months.

Weight stable for previous 6 months (+/-2.5 kg)

Disqualifiers

Stage 2 hypertension (SBP >/= 140 and/or DBP >/= 90 mmHg)

BMI>40 kg/m2

Diabetes

Familial hypercholesterolemia

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Delfi blood flow restriction cuff
  • Fitcuffs
  • Control

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators