Sports Physical TherapyNCT07440810
Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training in Fast Bowlers
A study testing Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance training and Low load Resistance training in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance training and Low load Resistance training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 21 Nov 2024to 15 Nov 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Fast bowlers aged 18-30 years
- At least 2 years of regular training \& experience in cricket as fast bowlers
- Engaging in cricket training at least 3 times a week.
Who cannot join
- Serious humerus, forearm and wrist injuries within one week before training
- Presence of any neurological conditions affecting muscle performance or coordination
- Use of medications that could influence muscle strength, size or power
- Currently involved in any other experimental training program for upper limb performance.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Paklions International Cricket Academy
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000
About this study
Official title: Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers
Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers
Read the detailed description
Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance training, Low load Resistance training
- Keywords
- Low load Resistance training, Blood flow restriction, Fast Bowlers
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance trainingOther
Participants allocated to experimental group took part in low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction applied by elastic occlusion wrap. The goal was to improve muscle strength and growth using weights while giving enough stimulus for muscles to adapt. Each session was started with warm-up of light aerobic exercises. After warm-up, BFR was applied using elastic wrap bands. The wrap was applied proximally on the arm following practical BFR methods in the literature.
Low load Resistance trainingOther
This group participated in low-load resistance training without any BFR. Participants performed exercises like bicep curls and shoulder presses without applying BFR. Rather, they will lift weights equal to about 30% of their one repetition maximum to keep training light using low-loads.
Similar to BFR group, this group will exercise twice a week for six weeks. This training will include two sets of 15 reps for each exercise with enough rest between them. Without blood flow restriction participants could perform the exercises with normal ROM and easier weight control
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Participants allocated to experimental group took part in low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction applied by elastic occlusion wrap. The goal was to improve muscle strength and growth using weights while giving enough stimulus for muscles to adapt. Each session was started with warm-up of light aerobic exercises. After warm-up, BFR was applied using elastic wrap bands. The wrap was applied proximally on the arm following practical BFR methods in the literature Receives: Other: Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance training |
| Group B | Experimental | This group participated in low-load resistance training without any BFR. Participants performed exercises like bicep curls and shoulder presses without applying BFR. Rather, they will lift weights equal to about 30% of their one repetition maximum to keep training light using low-loads.
Similar to BFR group, this group will exercise twice a week for six weeks. This training will include two sets of 15 reps for each exercise with enough rest between them. Without blood flow restriction participants could perform the exercises with normal ROM and easier weight control. Receives: Other: Low load Resistance training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Arm circumference
Arm circumference was measured using a measuring tape at standarized anatomical landmark. The tape was placed around the arm gently.the arm size was recorded to nearest centimeter
Measured: 6 weeks
1 Repetition maximum
One repetition maximum test was used to assessed muscle strength. The test involves determining the maximum amount of weight a person can lift for a single repetition of given exercise.
Measured: 6 weeks
Medicine Ball Throw test
Upper-limb power was measured using medicine ball throw test. it assessed explosive strength of the arm muscles. The participant throws the ball forward as strongly as possible targeting for maximum distance.
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2026
- Study start21 Nov 2024
- Primary completion15 Sep 2025
- Study completion15 Nov 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Randomised Controlled Trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Javaria Basharat, DPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440810
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/0475
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440810
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/0475
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Low load Resistance training, Blood flow restriction, Fast Bowlers
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Nov 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers
Detailed description
Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomised Controlled Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance trainingParticipants allocated to experimental group took part in low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction applied by elastic occlusion wrap. The goal was to improve muscle strength and growth using weights while giving enough stimulus for muscles to adapt. Each session was started with warm-up of light aerobic exercises. After warm-up, BFR was applied using elastic wrap bands. The wrap was applied proximally on the arm following practical BFR methods in the literature |
| Group B | Experimental | Other: Low load Resistance trainingThis group participated in low-load resistance training without any BFR. Participants performed exercises like bicep curls and shoulder presses without applying BFR. Rather, they will lift weights equal to about 30% of their one repetition maximum to keep training light using low-loads. Similar to BFR group, this group will exercise twice a week for six weeks. This training will include two sets of 15 reps for each exercise with enough rest between them. Without blood flow restriction participants could perform the exercises with normal ROM and easier weight control. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Fast bowlers aged 18-30 years
- At least 2 years of regular training \& experience in cricket as fast bowlers
- Engaging in cricket training at least 3 times a week.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Serious humerus, forearm and wrist injuries within one week before training
- Presence of any neurological conditions affecting muscle performance or coordination
- Use of medications that could influence muscle strength, size or power
- Currently involved in any other experimental training program for upper limb performance.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance trainingParticipants allocated to experimental group took part in low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction applied by elastic occlusion wrap. The goal was to improve muscle strength and growth using weights while giving enough stimulus for muscles to adapt. Each session was started with warm-up of light aerobic exercises. After warm-up, BFR was applied using elastic wrap bands. The wrap was applied proximally on the arm following practical BFR methods in the literature. | Other | Group A |
| Low load Resistance trainingThis group participated in low-load resistance training without any BFR. Participants performed exercises like bicep curls and shoulder presses without applying BFR. Rather, they will lift weights equal to about 30% of their one repetition maximum to keep training light using low-loads. Similar to BFR group, this group will exercise twice a week for six weeks. This training will include two sets of 15 reps for each exercise with enough rest between them. Without blood flow restriction participants could perform the exercises with normal ROM and easier weight control | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
Arm circumference
Time frame: 6 weeks
Arm circumference was measured using a measuring tape at standarized anatomical landmark. The tape was placed around the arm gently.the arm size was recorded to nearest centimeter
1 Repetition maximum
Time frame: 6 weeks
One repetition maximum test was used to assessed muscle strength. The test involves determining the maximum amount of weight a person can lift for a single repetition of given exercise.
Medicine Ball Throw test
Time frame: 6 weeks
Upper-limb power was measured using medicine ball throw test. it assessed explosive strength of the arm muscles. The participant throws the ball forward as strongly as possible targeting for maximum distance.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Javaria Basharat, DPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance training and Low load Resistance training in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Arm circumference (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Feb 2026.