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Pneumatic Compression vs Blood Flow Restriction for Muscle Recovery

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 30 YearsAllUniversity of Southern California
NCT06815367 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Both BFR and intermittent pneumatic compression are purported to decrease symptoms associated with exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) that cause delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Blood flow restriction relies on applying pressurized cuffs to the most proximal portion of the limb. Another form of recovery often relied upon is pneumatic compression. The mechanism by which pneumatic compression works is similar to that of a massage, whereby the device progressively increases the pressure on a portion of the limb before releasing and moving further up the limb.The purpose of this study is determine whether BFR or pneumatic compression can be used to decreased DOMS which may indicate enhanced recovery.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-30 years of age * Recreationally active population * Women should be on a form of hormonal contraception. * No current musculoskeletal injuries or pathologies * Must answer "yes" to all PAR-Q questions. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals that routinely train trail running * Discomfort when running * Deep vein thrombosis * Blood clots * Cancerous lesions * Sensory or mental impairment * Unstable fractures * Acute pulmonary edema * Acute thrombophlebitis * Acute congestive cardiac failure * Acute infections * Episodes of pulmonary embolism * Wounds, lesions, infection, or tumors * Bone fractures or dislocations * Increased venous and lymphatic return * Answers "no" to any of the PAR-Q screening questions
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What it tests

  • Pneumatic Compression
  • Blood Flow Restriction
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Where

1 site
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States
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