Status:

RECRUITING

Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Conditions:

Older People

Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

55-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effect of brief bouts of intermittent walking on bodily pain, pain during movement, and how the body adapts to musculoskeletal pain in older adult...

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine whether exposure to acute sitting compared to sitting interrupted with brief bouts of light intensity walking exerts short term effects on resting pain, endog...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Community-dwelling men and women
  • Answer yes to the following question: Have you experienced any musculoskeletal pain (pain affecting joints, bones, ligaments, tendons or muscles) in the past month?

Exclusion

  • Cardiovascular issues such as uncontrolled blood pressure over 150/99 mmHg, heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction;
  • Angina in the last month (squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in chest)
  • Serious systemic disease or condition (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, injury) that restricts normal daily activities
  • Neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy)
  • Serious psychiatric conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or hospitalization within the preceding year for psychiatric illness
  • Known peripheral neuropathy
  • Chronic opioid use (defined as ≥ 90 days)
  • Unable to walk for 6 minutes without assistive devices
  • Session exclusion criteria:
  • • Participants will be asked to not participate in vigorous or unaccustomed exercise 48 hours prior to each study session.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 13 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06886906

Start Date

November 13 2024

End Date

August 1 2026

Last Update

March 20 2025

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250 University Blvd

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202