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6-Weeks of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Immune Cell Function and Bioenergetics

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by University of British Columbia
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
Started2026-02-11
Est. completion2027-12-31
Eligibility
Age19 Years – 64 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted

Summary

To conduct a randomized control trial to determine the impact of 6-weeks of blood flow restriction training on immune cell function and bioenergetics in adults living with type 2 diabetes.

Eligibility

Age: 19 Years – 64 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

A. Aged 19-64 years. B. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with current HbA1c 5.7-9.0% C. Completing \<150 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity per week.

Exclusion Criteria:

A. Chronic musculoskeletal condition or recent (within 2 years) cardiovascular event preventing participation in exercise.

B. Unstable type 2 diabetes medication of the last 3 months C. Absolute contraindications to BFR (i.e., peripheral vascular disease) D. A self-reported diagnosis of low iron concentrations, anemia, or being treated for these conditions E. A diagnosis of any red blood cell-altering condition (i.e., sickle cell anemia, poikilocytosis) F. Currently living with any cardiovascular disease, which would impact the ability to participate in exercise safely G. Currently prescribed any medication which would impact the ability to use a heart rate monitor to accurately track intensity

Conditions2

DiabetesType 2 Diabetes

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