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Effects of Back Squat Exercise with or Without Blood Flow Restriction in Healthy Adolescent Basketball Athletes

NCT06684093 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 39

Last updated 2024-11-12

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training compared to traditional high-intensity training in adolescent basketball players aged 16-18. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does BFR training improve muscle strength more effectively than traditional high-intensity training? Does BFR training enhance jump height and ground reaction force (GRF) while reducing mechanical load? Researchers will compare BFR training to traditional high-intensity training to see if BFR training offers greater improvements in muscle strength, jump height, and GRF while potentially reducing knee joint stress.

Participants will:

Be randomly assigned to either the BFR training group or the high-intensity training group.

Undergo performance evaluations, including measurements of muscle strength, jump height, and GRF at three time points throughout the study.

Follow a training protocol specific to their assigned group

Conditions

  • Adolescent Athletic Performance
  • Muscle Strength Development
  • Jump Height Improvement
  • Ground Reaction Force (GRF) Enhancement
  • Injury Prevention in Sports
  • Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects
  • Reduced Mechanical Load on Joints

Interventions

DEVICE

Back squat with Blood flow restriction machine

The blood flow restriction (BFR) machine is a specialized device designed to safely apply controlled pressure to the proximal limbs during exercise. It typically consists of adjustable cuffs or bands that are placed around the upper arms or thighs, which are connected to a pressure monitoring system. The device enables practitioners to restrict venous blood flow while allowing arterial blood flow to the working muscles. This method enhances the effects of low-intensity resistance training by promoting muscle hypertrophy and strength gains, similar to those achieved through high-intensity training. The BFR machine is commonly used in rehabilitation settings and athletic training programs to optimize performance and recovery while minimizing the risk of injury.

BEHAVIORAL

Back squats

Back squats without any blood flow restriction

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • St Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-01
Primary Completion
2024-04-01
Completion
2024-06-01
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • Lebanon

Study Locations

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