Pain Modulatory Profiles in Stretching

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05891353

Run by

University of Central Florida

People needed

30

Starts

2023-06-20

Expected to finish

2023-09-27

Last updated by the study team

2024-12-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pain Free

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• University of Central Florida — Orlando, Florida, United States

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