Walking with and without Blood Flow Restriction: Influence on pain modulation, tissue stiffness and movement range of the lower extremity

Walking with and without Blood Flow Restriction: Influence on pain modulation, tissue stiffness and movement range of the lower extremity - BFR-WALK

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00037917

Enrollment

Registered

2025-09-15

Start date

2025-09-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

Healthy adults without disease. Basic study on BFR effects on pain, mobility, and tissue stiffness.

Interventions

Group 1: 5 minutes of treadmill walking (4–5 km/h) with BFR cuffs at 70% AOP. Group 2: 5 minutes of treadmill walking (4–5 km/h) without BFR.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 69 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Ability to perform the required movement tasks (e.g. standing freely while holding dumbbells) without limitations • Written informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Current pregnancy or incomplete postpartum recovery • Surgery or injury within the past 6 months • Acute severe back pain and/or symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or radiating pain in arms or legs • Existing joint replacement (e.g. hip arthroplasty) • Acute dizziness, balance disorders, or tendency to fall • Previous spinal surgery (regardless of time since), as this may permanently alter mobility

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
: Pressure pain threshold (PPT) with algometer.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hip ROM (straight leg raise), tissue stiffness (MyotonPro), side effects.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactRobert Schleip

Diploma Hochschule

schleip@somatics.de89346016

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026