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Study NCT ID: NCT04540367
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2024-08-09
First Post: 2020-08-26
Is NOT Gene Therapy: False
Has Adverse Events: True

Brief Title: Blood Flow Restriction Training for The Shoulder
Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: Blood Flow Restriction Training for The Shoulder: A Case for Proximal Benefit
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2024-08
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The aim of this study is to determine if BFR-LIX promotes greater increases in shoulder lean mass, rotator cuff strength, endurance, and acute increases in shoulder muscle activation compared to LIX alone.
Detailed Description: Healthy Volunteers: Thirty-two healthy adults were randomized into two groups (BFRm=13,f=3, NoBFRm=10,f=6) that performed 8wks of shoulder LIX \[2/wk, 4 sets (30/15/15/fatigue), 20%max\] using common rotator cuff exercises \[cable external rotation (ER), cable internal rotation (IR), dumbbell scaption (SCAP), and side-lying dumbbell ER (SLER)\]. The BFR group also trained with an automated tourniquet placed at the proximal arm (50%-occlusion). Regional lean mass (dual-energy-xray-absorptiometry), isometric strength, and muscular endurance (repetitions-to-fatigue, RTF, 20%max, with and without 50%-occlusion) was measured before and after training. Electromyographic amplitude (EMGa) was also recorded from target shoulder muscles during endurance testing. A mixed-model ANCOVA (covaried on baseline measures) was used to detect within and between-group differences in primary outcome measures (α=0.05).

Pitchers: Twenty-eight collegiate baseball pitchers were randomized into 2 groups (BFRN=15, NOBFRN=13) that, in conjunction with offseason training, performed 8wks of shoulder LIX \[Throwing arm only; 2/wk, 4 sets (30/15/15/fatigue), 20%isometric max\] using 4 exercises \[cable external and internal rotation (ER/IR), dumbbell scaption, and side-lying dumbbell ER\]. The BFR group also trained with an automated tourniquet on the proximal arm (50%-occlusion). Regional lean mass (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry), rotator cuff strength (dynamometry: IR0\&90, ° ER0\&90, ° Scaption, Flexion), and fastball biomechanics were assessed pre- and post-training. Achievable workload (sets × reps × resistance) was also recorded. An ANCOVA (covaried on baseline measures) repeated on training timepoint was used to detect within-group and between-group differences in outcome measures (α=0.05). For significant pairwise comparisons, effect size (ES) was calculated using a Cohen's d statistic and interpreted as: 0-0.1, negligible(N); 0.1-0.3, small(S); 0.3-0.5, moderate(M); 0.5-0.7, large(L); \>0.7, very large(VL).

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: True
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: