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