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Effects of hydrogen-rich gas inhalation on lower limb blood flow, muscle flexibility, and range of motion

Effects of hydrogen-rich gas inhalation on lower limb blood flow, muscle flexibility, and range of motion

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-jRCT1030220194
Enrollment
10
Registered
2022-07-07
Start date
2022-07-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Inhalation of high-concentration hydrogen + oxygen gas is expected to improve blood flow

Interventions

Divide into two groups, a placebo (atmosphere) suction group and a high-concentration hydrogen gas + oxygen gas suction group, and carry out the crossover twice with a washout period of 1 week or more
32%, H2
67%, CO2 + N2
1.0%) for 60 minutes.

Sponsors

Masaki Tamura
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) pepole who do not have physical pain or movement disorders 2) pepole who have sufficient judgment about participation in this study 3) pepole who have consented to participate in this study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) people who physical injuries and disabilities 2) pepole who a history of surgery on the lower limbs 3) pepole who are disqualified at the discretion of the researcher

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Popliteal artery blood flow dynamics, blood vessel diameter and blood flow velocity

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hamstrings Flexibility: straight leg rising (SLR) Rectus femoris flexibility: heel buttocks distance (HBD) Range of motion of ankle joint: dorsiflexion , plantar flexion Exercise performance: Vertical jump height

Contacts

Public ContactTamura Masaki

Showa University Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences

tamu-m@cmed.showa-u.ac.jp+81-459786333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026