Evidence map›Paper›PMID 38863501›Full record

ArticleF1000Research2023

Effect of blood flow restriction training on pressure pain threshold and hand function among adults with persistent neck pain: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Mohammad Sidiq, Aksh Chahal, Nitesh Bansal, Sajjad Alam, Rituraj Verma, Krishna Reddy Vajrala, Jyoti Sharma, Sumera Khan, Yamini Sharma, Balamurugan Janakiraman and 2 more

Abstract readClinical Trial Protocol
In one paragraph

Article in F1000Research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
0citing papers in PubMed
–field-weighted citation impact
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

0 citing papers in PubMed.

No citing paper in PubMed yet.

4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Mohammad SidiqDepartment of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2448-8971
Aksh ChahalDepartment of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.
Nitesh BansalJindal School of Public Health & Human Develeopment, O P Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, 131001, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1662-8981
Sajjad AlamDepartment of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2579-8659
Rituraj VermaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1108-9173
Krishna Reddy VajralaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2810-0909
Jyoti SharmaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6510-3903
Sumera KhanDepartment of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.
Yamini SharmaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7618-4358
Balamurugan JanakiramanFaculty of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Abu Road, Rajasthan, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3866-9351
Richa Hirendra RaiPhysiotherapy, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, Delhi, 110017, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0102-2773
Nitesh MalhotraDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Science, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, Haryana, 121003, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4104-4520

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Persistent neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that affects the quality of life and functional abilities of individuals. Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) is a novel therapeutic approach that involves restricting blood flow to exercising muscles to enhance strength and function. However, limited research has been conducted on the effects of BFRT on pressure pain threshold and hand function in adults with persistent neck pain. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the potential benefits of BFRT as a treatment intervention for this population. Methods: This study will be a prospective 1:1 allocation, parallel group active controlled trail conducted at Physiotherapy Department, Galgotias University. The trial was prospectively registered with the Clinical Trial Registry India CTRI/2023/06/053439. Informed consent will be obtained from all the participants who are eligible to be included in the study. A total of 110 patients with persistent neck pain will be randomly allocated into two groups. The BFRT group will receive supervised training sessions three times a week for eight weeks, performing low-load resistance exercises with blood flow restriction applied using personalized cuff pressure. The control group will receive standard care for neck pain, which may include general advice, manual therapy, and/or home exercises without BFRT. The primary outcome measures will be the pressure pain threshold, assessed using a pressure Algometer, and hand function, evaluated using standardized tests such as Hand Grip Strength and Purdue Peg board Test. Results: The data obtained will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods, and the significance level will be set at p<0.05. Conclusion: This trial will contribute valuable contribution highlighting the potential benefits of BFR training in improving pressure pain threshold and hand function in adults with persistent neck pain.

Indexed as

Neck PainPain ThresholdAdultBlood Flow Restriction TherapyExercise TherapyFemaleHandHumansMaleMiddle AgedPressureProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResistance TrainingBlood Flow Restriction Traininghand functionHand grip strengthPersistent Neck PainPressure Pain threshold

Identifiers

PMID38863501
PMCPMC11165297

What OpenQuestion holds

Textmetadata
LicenceCC BY
Read underepoch 390

Registered trials

None linked

Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.