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Pre-clinical Model of Cardiac Donation after Circulatory Death

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Standardizing ischemic preconditioning research in applied exercise physiology.

Moacir Marocolo¹, Rodrigo Hohl², Michal Wilk^3,4

¹Integrated Laboratory of Physiology and Performance (LABIFID), Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. isamjf@gmail.com.

European Journal of Applied Physiology

|April 10, 2026

Summary

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Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) may improve exercise performance and muscle recovery, but inconsistent protocols hinder its use. Standardizing IPC methods is crucial for reliable results in exercise physiology research.

Keywords:

Ischemia Performance-enhancing substances Placebo effect Research design Tourniquets

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Area of Science:

Applied exercise physiology
Human performance physiology

Background:

Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) shows promise for enhancing exercise performance and muscle recovery.
Widespread adoption of IPC is limited by heterogeneous protocols and variable results.
Three-arm study designs (IPC, placebo, control) may reduce observed ergogenic effects of IPC.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify gaps in current ischemic preconditioning (IPC) research.
To propose methodological standards for IPC protocol design.
To encourage standardization for improved reproducibility in exercise physiology.

Main Methods:

Narrative review evaluating critical IPC parameters.
Analysis of cuff width, inflation pressure, and occlusion/reperfusion durations.
Assessment of experimental design and placebo effect influences.

Main Results:

Substantial heterogeneity in IPC protocols complicates reproducibility.
Variability in IPC application affects its reliability as a physiological stimulus.
Standardization is needed to optimize IPC for physical work capacity and recovery.

Conclusions:

A standardized framework for IPC is urgently required.
Standardization will guide future research and evidence-based practice in human performance.
Addressing methodological inconsistencies is key to unlocking IPC's full potential.