"How Blood Flow Restriction Exercise Affects Muscle Oxygenation and Lactate in Elite Athletes"

This study investigates the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) training combined with low-intensity aerobic exercise on muscle oxygenation, total hemoglobin (THb), and blood lactate levels in elite athletes, comparing them with healthy sedentary individuals. BFR training, which partially restricts arterial and fully restricts venous blood flow using a pneumatic cuff, creates a hypoxic environment, leading to muscle strength and endurance improvements with lower-intensity exercise. The study aims to determine whether BFR-induced occlusion enhances muscle adaptation and how these physiological responses differ between elite athletes and sedentary individuals.

NCT Number	NCT06918314
Lead Sponsor	Eastern Mediterranean University
Conditions	Blood Flow Restriction Training, Muscle Oxygenation, Physiological Adaptations
Enrollment	46 participants
Start Date	2024-07-01
Primary Completion	2024-10-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-03-19 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-20