BFR Training on a Bike to Augment RC Strength, Leg Strength, and VO2 Peak

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By JASON BRUMITT, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: George Fox University

Disqualifiers: Musculoskeletal symptoms, Recent surgery, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

Duration: 6 weeks

50 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial will test if biking with special bands that restrict blood flow can help healthy adults get stronger and fitter faster. Participants will ride a bike with these bands on their thighs for a short period and do additional shoulder exercises. The study aims to see if this method improves leg strength, shoulder strength, and overall fitness. This type of training has been shown to enhance muscular strength in various groups, including older adults and injured athletes.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Research Team

JASON BRUMITT, PhD

Principal Investigator

George Fox University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: healthy adults (18 yrs of age and older) -

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants perform cycling with or without BFR and shoulder exercises for 6 weeks

6 weeks

3 sessions per week, total of 18 sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• BFR cycling
• Cycling without BFR

Participant Groups

Group I: BFR cycling Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This group will perform cycling with BFR applied bilaterally at 80% LOP for 10 min and cycling at 40% HRR. Next they will perform 3x15 of the scaption and sidelying external rotation exercises. These will initially be performed at 30% 1RM; every 2 weeks load increased by 1lbs.

Group II: Cycling without BFR Active Control 1 Intervention

This group will perform cycling and the same shoulder exercises using the same training parameters; however, BFR will not be applied.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

George Fox University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

4

Recruited

210+