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Compares treatment options for Ageing
Official title Comparing Vascular Responses to Resistance Exercise with and Without Blood Flow Restriction in Young and Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06596304
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Aging leads to declines in functional capacity and effort tolerance. Muscle strength remains stable from ages 25 to 50 but declines significantly after age 60, affecting activities like stair climbing and walking, reducing autonomy and independence.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aged between 18-30 years and those over 60 years.
You likely can't join if
- Past or current history of coronary heart disease, stroke, oncological disease, or major cardiovascular events.
- Individuals who had undergone surgery within the last two months
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m²
- Declared sleep apnea
- Active kidney or liver disease
- Active tobacco smokers
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged between 18-30 years and those over 60 years.
- Past or current history of coronary heart disease, stroke, oncological disease, or major cardiovascular events.
- Individuals who had undergone surgery within the last two months
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m²
- Declared sleep apnea
- Active kidney or liver disease
- Active tobacco smokers
- Sensory impairments
- Neurological or orthopedic functional impairments, musculoskeletal pathologies affecting exercise capacity
- Physically active for more than six months with a weekly activity level of 1,000 MET/min.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Almada, Monte Da Caparica, Portugal
- Almada, Setúbal District, Portugal
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Almada, Monte Da Caparica, Portugal; Almada, Setúbal District, Portugal. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.