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Exploring Blood Flow Restriction as an Accessible Fitness Solution for Healthy Aging in Seniors
NCT07460609 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
As people age, it can become harder to stay active and independent, especially when dealing with fatigue, joint pain, or other health problems. Heavy weightlifting and high-intensity exercise are effective but may not be comfortable or realistic for many older adults. This study is looking at a gentler type of exercise called blood flow restriction (BFR) training, which uses light weights and slow walking combined with special bands around the arms and legs to gently reduce blood flow during exercise. This method has been shown to help improve strength and fitness using much lighter loads, which may make it a safer and more accessible option for older adults. In this study, adults age 60 and older will be randomly assign into one of two groups: an exercise group or a health education group. The exercise group will take part in a six-week BFR program that includes supervised light resistance exercises and short walking sessions each week. The health education group will attend three educational sessions over six weeks that focus on healthy aging and ways to manage health and stay active. After the first six weeks, participants will have the chance to switch and take part in the other program, so everyone eventually receives both exercise and education. Before and after each program, participants will complete simple tests of strength, walking ability, and physical function, along with measurements of heart and blood vessel health, body composition, and blood markers related to aging and overall health. They will also fill out questionnaires about their quality of life, physical activity, and how they feel about their health and aging. The goal of this study is to find out whether BFR exercise and health education can support healthy aging, improve physical function, and help older adults feel more positive and confident about their health. What the study investigators learn may help create better, more accessible programs in the community to keep older adults stron
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Health Education
- BEHAVIORAL Blood Flow Restriction Training Exercise
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- Marrs McLean Gym — Waco
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03-15 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07460609
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07460609 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Baylor University, which has 15 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Healthy Ageing appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Health Education is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07460609 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Texas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07460609 about?
NCT07460609 is a clinical study titled "Exploring Blood Flow Restriction as an Accessible Fitness Solution for Healthy Aging in Seniors". As people age, it can become harder to stay active and independent, especially when dealing with fatigue, joint pain, or other health problems. Heavy weightlifting and high-intensity exercise are effective but may not be comfortable or realistic for many older adults. This study is looking at a gent...
What is the current status of trial NCT07460609?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2025-08-01. Estimated completion is 2026-03-15.
What conditions does trial NCT07460609 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy Ageing. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07460609?
The interventions under investigation include: Health Education (BEHAVIORAL), Blood Flow Restriction Training Exercise (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07460609?
This trial is sponsored by Baylor University, which has 15 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07460609 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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