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Official title Blood Flow Restriction During Nordic Hamstring Exercise in Elite Adolescent Athletes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07715786
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This crossover experimental study aims to compare acute hamstring muscle oxygenation responses during Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) and Blood Flow Restriction Nordic Hamstring Exercise (BFR-NHE) in elite adolescent athletes. Participants will complete both exercise conditions in a randomized order separated by a 7-day washout period.
- 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 14 to 18. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Elite adolescent athletes aged 14 to 18 years.
- Licensed athletes with at least 3 years of regular sports participation.
- Currently participating in a regular weekly training program.
- Physically able to complete the Nordic Hamstring Exercise and study testing protocol.
- Willing to participate in the study.
You likely can't join if
- Hamstring injury within the previous 6 months.
- Lower extremity surgery within the previous 6 months.
- Current lower extremity pain or musculoskeletal injury that may interfere with exercise performance.
- Cardiovascular, vascular, neurological, or other medical conditions that may contraindicate blood flow restriction exercise.
- Presence of skin lesions or conditions preventing placement of the blood flow restriction cuff or MOXY sensor.
- Inability to complete either exercise condition or follow the study protocol.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Elite adolescent athletes aged 14 to 18 years.
- Licensed athletes with at least 3 years of regular sports participation.
- Currently participating in a regular weekly training program.
- Physically able to complete the Nordic Hamstring Exercise and study testing protocol.
- Willing to participate in the study.
- Able to provide written informed consent.
- For participants younger than 18 years, written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian and assent provided by the participant.
- Hamstring injury within the previous 6 months.
- Lower extremity surgery within the previous 6 months.
- Current lower extremity pain or musculoskeletal injury that may interfere with exercise performance.
- Cardiovascular, vascular, neurological, or other medical conditions that may contraindicate blood flow restriction exercise.
- Presence of skin lesions or conditions preventing placement of the blood flow restriction cuff or MOXY sensor.
- Inability to complete either exercise condition or follow the study protocol.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)
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, 14 years to 18 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Adana, Turkey (Türkiye). 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.