Blood Flow Restriction Training for People With Disabilities (NCT06441422)
Effectiveness of Low Load Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction in Individuals With Disabilities
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
A large portion of the American population live with disabilities. People with disabilities can find it difficult to perform standard exercise routines. Regular exercise is necessary to be healthy, especially as people age. Lack of exercise can lead to secondary health concerns, like loss of muscle mass, diabetes, heart attack or stroke, to name a few. For exercise to be most beneficial, a certain degree of intensity must be achieved. Low load blood flow restriction training may be able to mimic the intensity of beneficial exercise without actually exercising hard. It may be a good option for people with disabilities who find it difficult to exercise.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Blood flow restriction training (OTHER)
- No blood flow restriction training (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (414) 955-1922
Email: bweinman@mcw.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.