CompletedNot Applicable

Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia

United States60 participantsStarted 2023-11-14

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

Pressure Pain Threshold

Timeframe: Change from baseline immediately after exercise

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06050889

SponsorUniversity of Central Florida

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-19

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