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Pain Modulatory Profiles in Stretching

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT05891353
Lead Sponsor
University of Central Florida
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to characterize immediate changes in pain sensitivity during stretching to the point of pain, stretching in a pain free range, and a cold water immersion task. Participants will attend three sessions during which they will undergo pain sensitivity assessment and complete the assigned intervention.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Pain Free
Exclusion Criteria
  • Non-English speaking
  • Regular use of prescription pain medications
  • Current or history of chronic pain condition
  • Currently taking blood-thinning medication
  • Any blood clotting disorder, such as hemophilia
  • Systemic medical condition known to affect sensation, such as uncontrolled diabetes or neurological conditions
  • Any contraindication to the application of ice, such as: uncontrolled hypertension, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, circulatory compromise
  • Not physically ready to exercise without a medical exam as indicated by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR-Q+)
  • Surgery, injury, or fracture to the neck or upper extremity within the past 6 months
  • Unable to perform the stretch
  • Unable to attend all three sessions

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Pressure Pain ThresholdChange in PPT is applied between minutes 1 and 4

A pressure algometer will be applied between the first and second toe until the pressure sensation first becomes painful. Pressure pain threshold is applied between each one minute interval of the intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Central Florida

🇺🇸

Orlando, Florida, United States

University of Central Florida
🇺🇸Orlando, Florida, United States

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