Comparing the Effects of Upper and Lower Body Resistance Training on Pain Sensitivity

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Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

Resistance exercise may immediately lessen the perception of pain. The purpose of this study is compare the effects of an upper body exercise to a lower body exercise on the perception of pain (pressure pain threshold).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05985382

Run by

University of Central Florida

People needed

30

Starts

2023-08-29

Expected to finish

2023-10-16

Last updated by the study team

2025-03-04

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
• medical conditions known to affect sensation, such as: uncontrolled diabetes or neurological conditions
• any contraindication to the application of ice, including: 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 within the past 6 months
• unable to perform exercise portions of the study
• unable to attend three sessions
• pregnant

Where it is running

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

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