Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Body Composition and Strength in Cancer Cachexia: A Case Study

Treatment of CAC requires a multitargeted and interdisciplinary approach. This is the first case study using LL-BFR training in an oncological patient during active therapy. Our results show that LL-BFR was feasible and, despite no positive effect on QoL and symptom burden, could induce relevant changes of muscle strength and muscle mass in a relatively short training period. Further research is necessary to confirm the results of this case study in randomized controlled trials.

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Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
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2025-06-09
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https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000003779
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Nutrition and Health in Aging
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Treatment of CAC requires a multitargeted and interdisciplinary approach. This is the first case study using LL-BFR training in an oncological patient during active therapy. Our results show that LL-BFR was feasible and, despite no positive effect on QoL and symptom burden, could induce relevant changes of muscle strength and muscle mass in a relatively short training period. Further research is necessary to confirm the results of this case study in randomized controlled trials.

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