Effects of Blood Flow Restriction vs. High-Load Resistance Training on Arm Strength

This study investigated the effects of low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction (BFRT) compared to traditional high-load resistance training on arm muscle strength and isokinetic contraction parameters in healthy young adults. Participants were prospectively assigned to either a low-load BFRT group or a high-load resistance training group for a 7-week intervention period. Muscle strength and isokinetic peak torque were assessed before and after the intervention. The primary objective was to determine whether low-load BFRT produces comparable improvements in muscle strength and isokinetic performance to high-load resistance training.

NCT Number	NCT07462520
Lead Sponsor	Gazi University
Conditions	Muscle Strength, Resistance Training, Blood Flow Restriction
Enrollment	22 participants
Start Date	2024-02-05
Primary Completion	2024-03-25 (estimated)
Study Completion	2024-04-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-12