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Exercise-induced Hypoalgesia Effects of Blood Flow Restriction in People With Rotator Cuff-related Shoulder Pain

NCT07232511 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-05-04

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Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of blood flow restricted (BFR) exercise and to examine the differences between various BFR protocols on acute pain reduction in individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, as well as the exercise tolerance at each intensity and occlusion setting. There are four exercise modalities corresponding to different combinations of intensity (%RM) and percentage of occlusion (%AOP): 1) 30% RM and 30% AOP; 2) 30% RM and 50% AOP; 3) 30% RM and 70% AOP; 4) 30% RM and BFR placebo (cuff without pressure).

All participants will complete one session of each of the four exercise modalities, analyzing the variables studied in each for subsequent analysis and comparison.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain

Interventions

DEVICE

Resistance exercise with high BFR

Three exercises: external rotation at 0°, internal rotation at 0° and elevation in the scapular plane. 4 sets (30, 15, 15, reps to fatigue) with a intensity of 30% RM and a 70% of arterial occlusion pressure. 30" rest between sets, 2' rest between exercises.

DEVICE

Resistance exercise with sham BFR

Three exercises: external rotation at 0°, internal rotation at 0° and elevation in the scapular plane. 4 sets (30, 15, 15, reps to fatigue) with a intensity of 30% RM and a sham blood flow restriction application (cuff applied without pressure). 30" rest between sets, 2' rest between exercises.

DEVICE

Resistance exercise with moderate BFR

Three exercises: external rotation at 0°, internal rotation at 0° and elevation in the scapular plane. 4 sets (30, 15, 15, reps to fatigue) with a intensity of 30% RM and a 50% of arterial occlusion pressure. 30" rest between sets, 2' rest between exercises.

DEVICE

Resistance exercise with low AOP

Three exercises: external rotation at 0°, internal rotation at 0° and elevation in the scapular plane. 4 sets (30, 15, 15, reps to fatigue) with a intensity of 30% RM and a 30% of arterial occlusion pressure. 30" rest between sets, 2' rest between exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Valencia

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Adrian Escriche-Escuder, PhD · University of Valencia

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-05
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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