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Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT06050889
Lead Sponsor
University of Central Florida
Brief Summary

Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia (EIH) is a lessening of pain sensitivity in response to an acute bout of exercise. Limited research has examined the effects of expectations on EIH during a dynamic resistance training during different intensities. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the effects of positive and negative expectations on EIH.

Detailed Description

Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and consent to participate will attend one testing session that is approximately one hour. Baseline Pressure Pain Threshold will be measured followed by random assignment to one of four study arms.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
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
  • Not physically ready to exercise without a medical exam as indicated by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR-Q+)
  • Not have had Surgery, injury, or fracture within the past 6 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pressure Pain ThresholdChange from baseline immediately after exercise

Pressure Pain Threshold will be applied with a digital algometer before and after the exercise 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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