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Low Load With Blood Flow Restriction for Improving Strength, Balance, and Cognition in Older Adults
Sponsor: Sahmyook University
Summary
This study aims to examine the effects of low load resistance exercise with a blood flow restriction cuff on muscle strength, balance, physical performance, depression, and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults.
Official title: Effects of Low Load Resistance Exercise With a Blood Flow Restriction Cuff on Strength, Balance, Physical Performance, Depression and Cognition in Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
26
Start Date
2025-05-12
Completion Date
2025-07-14
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Blood flow restriction cuff
Use of blood flow restriction cuff during resistance training. The cuff pressure is set at 50% of the participant's arterial occlusion pressure.
Exercise without BFR cuff
Resistance exercise performed without blood flow restriction. Same protocol as BFR group but without cuff application.
Locations (1)
Sahmyook University, Graduate School of Physical Therapy
Seoul, South Korea