Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training on the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL)

Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to identify any differences in elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) relative thickness and joint space laxity in the dominant arm following an 8-week course of low intensity resistance exercises with blood flow restriction (BFR) exercises in healthy volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Do BFR exercises contribute to a change in the relative ligament thickness of the UCL, and changes in the ulnohumeral joint space? 2. Are there changes in arm strength following the 8-week strengthening protocol with/without BFR? Participants will: * Complete two BFR sessions a week for a total of eight weeks. * Complete an exercise session with both arms (dominant arm will receive BFR) at each study visit. * Have sonographs taken of the UCL at the first and last study visit. * Complete strength assessments at the first and last study visit.

Conditions

Healthy, Healthy Male and Female Subjects, Healthy Volunteers

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Study overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to identify any differences in elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) relative thickness and joint space laxity in the dominant arm following an 8-week course of low intensity resistance exercises with blood flow restriction (BFR) exercises in healthy volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Do BFR exercises contribute to a change in the relative ligament thickness of the UCL, and changes in the ulnohumeral joint space? 2. Are there changes in arm strength following the 8-week strengthening protocol with/without BFR? Participants will: * Complete two BFR sessions a week for a total of eight weeks. * Complete an exercise session with both arms (dominant arm will receive BFR) at each study visit. * Have sonographs taken of the UCL at the first and last study visit. * Complete strength assessments at the first and last study visit.

Outcomes of Blood Flow Restriction Training on the Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training on the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL)

Condition
Healthy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Houston

Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Healthy volunteer
  • * Agree to complete all exercise sessions and program in its entirety
  • * Between the ages of 18-50 years old
  • * Current or recent injury of the hand, elbow, or shoulder
  • * Outside of the ages of 18-50 years old
  • * Vascular compromise or previous vascular surgery
  • * History of DVT
  • * Current participation in other BFR research study
  • * Currently participating in a structured strength training program
  • * Any musculoskeletal conditions resulting in inability to exercise
  • * Participants may not be collegiate/professional baseball/softball players
  • * Vulnerable populations

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute,

Study Record Dates

2028-11