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NCT Number: NCT07440810

Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training 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

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Key information

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Paklions International Cricket Academy

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

About this study

Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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.

Exclusion criteria

  • 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.

Treatment and study plan

Blood Flow restriction + Low Load resistance training

Other

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 training

Other

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

Primary outcomes

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Additional Effects of Upper Limb Blood Flow Restriction Training With Low Load Resistance Training On Strength, Arm Girth And Power In Fast Bowlers

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 27, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 27, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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