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Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training Exercises on Hand Grip Strength in Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsied Children

NCT07347795 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-05-11

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Summary

The study aims to investigate the effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) training exercises on the hand grip strength of children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Hand grip strength is a vital component of motor function and is often severely compromised in children with hemiparetic CP, which can significantly impact their daily activities and quality of life. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is a novel exercise technique where a cuff or band is used to partially occlude blood flow during low-intensity resistance exercises. This method has been shown to stimulate muscle growth and strength gains similar to those achieved through high-intensity strength training, without the need for high loads. Given the unique physiological challenges faced by children with hemiparetic CP, BFR training could provide an effective alternative to traditional strength training methods.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic

Interventions

DEVICE

Blood Flow Restriction Training Exercises group

The BFR group underwent BFR training for 8 weeks, with sessions held three times per week. A tourniquet-style cuff is placed on the upper arm to restrict blood flow during exercise. The exercises involved are low-intensity grip strengthening activities (e.g., squeezing a rubber ball, gripping a hand dynamometer) at 20% of their one-repetition maximum (1RM). The cuff pressure is set at 50-70% of the participants' limb occlusion pressure, as determined by an initial assessment.

BEHAVIORAL

control group

The control group performs traditional hand grip strengthening exercises, focusing on similar exercises but without blood flow restriction. Both groups participate in a similar frequency and duration of training, with a gradual increase in repetitions over the 8 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-20
Primary Completion
2026-05-01
Completion
2026-06-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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