N/A N=34 Treatment

Exercise-induced Hypoalgesia After Comparative Forms of Exercise

Pain

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jul 2017

Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Pain Intensity Ratings (0-100 Pain Scale) — 33.5; 46.2; 40.2 scores on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Forgionei-Barber pressure-pain stimulator (Device); Concentric Exercise (Other); isometric exercise (Other)
Age: Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Primary completion: May 2014

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in Pain Intensity Ratings (0-100 Pain Scale)	33.5; 46.2; 40.2	—
SECONDARY Pain Threshold	34.6; 23.6; 24.5	—

Summary

The study involves recording response to discomfort following different forms of exercise. We think that there will be a increased pain tolerance following exercise but are unsure if there will be a difference between exercises.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

normotensive
age range 18 to 40 years

Exclusion Criteria

currently taking prescription medications
current use of tobacco or recreational drugs including opiates and/or marijuana
any chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer, fibromyalgia, or hypertension
upper limb musculoskeletal pain, injury, or surgery that will limit ability to exercise

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