Peer-reviewed studies and clinical research supporting Vasper's unique combination of BFR, HIIT, and active cooling.
Peer-Reviewed RCTMilitary Relevant
Journal of Neurotrauma
Vasper Produces More Stable TBI Recovery Than Conventional Exercise Alone
25 adults with persistent post-concussive symptoms (randomized controlled trial)
Adults experiencing unresolved concussion symptoms for up to one year received either standard aerobic exercise or the same protocol using Vasper. The Vasper group demonstrated significantly less symptom fluctuation, with improvements in cognitive and sleep recovery stability compared to controls.
Key Results
Reduced symptom severity fluctuation during treatment (p = 0.03)
Improved cognitive and mood stability vs. control (p = 0.02 each)
Sleep and cognitive stability sustained at 6-week follow-up (p = 0.007 & 0.02)
A Single Vasper Session Mobilizes Stem Cells Into the Bloodstream
10 healthy males with single session and blood draws at 9 time points
Study examining hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) found consistent elevation of CD34+ stem cells in peripheral circulation within 20 minutes of exercise.
Key Results
Significant increase in CD34+ stem cell marker (p = 0.028) within 20 minutes
Immune mobilization response confirmed in all 10 participants
Mobilized cells were viable and functional
Anz, Hansen, Warrell et al. · 2018
Neurological Rehab
Emerson Hospital Study
Multiple Sclerosis: Vasper Improved Endurance More Than Physical Therapy Alone
3 women with MS (EDSS 2.5-6.5) with combined PT + protocol
MS patients frequently cannot exercise in heat due to symptom exacerbation. The cooling component enabled meaningful exercise. The protocol outperformed PT alone for endurance improvement.
Key Results
Vasper stage outperformed PT stage for walking endurance improvement in all 3 subjects
Balance and fatigue impact improved in combination with PT
Tolerated across a wide range of MS severity (EDSS 2.5-6.5)
Chatiwala, Lammerding, Wernecke · 2018
Internal StudyMetabolic Health
Covenant Medical Internal Study
8% Drop in Blood Sugar in 3 Months - Comparable to Pharmaceutical Intervention
16 Type II Diabetics across 3 sessions/week for 3 months
For patients unable to exercise intensively due to obesity, arthritis, or hypertension, the low-burden protocol produced clinically meaningful blood sugar improvements matching pharmaceutical benchmarks.
Key Results
HbA1c decreased 8% on average (8.5 to 7.8 mg/dL, p = 0.002)
Average weight loss of 3.6 lbs (p = 0.032)
Achieved in patients with comorbidities preventing conventional exercise
Wernecke, Henderson · 2018
Independent StudyVeteran Study
Colorado Springs Center for Human Performance
71% of Veterans Improved Sleep Quality. 100% of Those with Clinical Sleep Disorders Improved.
14 U.S. veterans over 24 sessions across 12 weeks
Veterans completed a 12-week protocol with assessments using clinically validated measures for sleep, quality of life, and respiratory symptoms. Results were particularly striking among more impaired veterans.
Key Results
71% improved sleep quality (p = 0.02)
100% with clinically disturbed sleep improved
Statistically significant gains in emotional wellbeing, energy, social function, and general health
Marques, Higgins, Wernecke et al. · 2018
Elite Performance
MLB Internal Study
22.5% Testosterone Increase in Elite Athletes - in Just 2 Weeks
5 professional baseball players across 8 sessions over 2 weeks
Even in elite athletes whose training is already optimized at the highest level, the protocol produced measurable testosterone increases.
Key Results
Average testosterone increase of 22.5% across all 5 participants
All 5 players showed individual increases
Rapid response: measurable gains in just 2 weeks
Professional Baseball (MLB) · 2017
Active Duty Military
U.S. Air Force Internal Study
Vasper Outperformed Conventional Training for Elite Special Operations Operators
10 Pararescuemen across 20 sessions over 6 weeks
Active-duty special operations personnel compared Vasper training against their conventional program, with focus on hormonal profiles and recovery demands.
Key Results
More favorable anabolic hormone profile vs. conventional training
Elevated testosterone and IGF-1; reduced stress cortisol
Elite-level physiological benefit at reduced mechanical load
U.S. Air Force - 131st Pararescue Squadron · 2017
Hormonal Health
Vasper Systems Internal Study
42% Increase in Anabolic Hormones. 69% Decrease in Stress Hormones.
10 males, ages 36-65 across 10-20 sessions
Hormone trial measuring IGF-1, testosterone, DHEAS, cortisol, and estradiol revealed a dramatic shift toward an anabolic, anti-stress state.
Key Results
Anabolic growth hormones (IGF-1, testosterone, DHEAS) increased 42% on average
Stress & inflammation hormones (cortisol, estradiol) decreased 69% on average
Individual IGF-1 gains ranged from +14% to +421%
Vasper Systems · 2017
Vascular Health
Jagiellonian University Medical College Study
One Session Triggers New Blood Vessel Growth and Improves Arterial Health
35 healthy volunteers with single session, vascular imaging + lab draws
Researchers found that a single session significantly elevated markers of angiogenesis and improved arterial stiffness, suggesting therapeutic potential for vascular conditions.
CD31 and CD34 vascular markers both significantly increased (p < 0.0001)
Arterial stiffness improved after a single session
Schonborn, Trynkiewicz, Maga et al. · 2017
Peer-Reviewed
Journal of Exercise Physiology
Safe Across All Ages and Fitness Levels - Formally Documented
20 subjects, ages 16-78 with escalating pressure protocol
Systematic testing of cardiovascular safety across a wide age and fitness range using escalating cuff pressures confirmed safety with no adverse events.
Key Results
Zero adverse cardiovascular events across all participants and 7 sessions
Heart rate remained stable across all cuff pressures (0-85 mmHg)
9 patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's across 10 sessions
UCSF quality assurance study found that Parkinson's patients achieved aerobic exercise goals and made measurable gains in mobility and balance.
Key Results
Gait speed improved 16.4% (p < 0.05)
6-minute walk distance improved 7% (p < 0.05)
Balance performance improved 23-28% (p < 0.05)
Byl, Kretschmer et al. · 2014
Fall Prevention
Kahala Nui Independent Living Study
17.7% Improvement in Fall Risk - Nearly 3x Better Than Tai Chi
27 seniors, average age 82 across 12 sessions
In 30-minute sessions (half the length of conventional fall prevention programs), the intervention produced far greater improvements in leg strength and balance than comparable programs.
Key Results
Berg Balance Score improved 17.7% vs. 4.9-6.8% for Tai Chi & conventional programs
Right leg strength in ideal range: 39% to 89% of participants
70% with moderate-to-high fall risk improved to low risk