N/A
Completed N=30
Pain Modulatory Profiles in Stretching
Healthy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05891353 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
30
Serious AEs
—
Results posted
Dec 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Pressure Pain Threshold — 317.27; 286.73; 304.69 kilopascals
Summary
The purpose of this study is to characterize immediate changes in pain sensitivity during stretching to the point of pain, stretching in a pain free range, and a cold water immersion task. Participants will attend three sessions during which they will undergo pain sensitivity assessment and complete the assigned intervention.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Pressure Pain Threshold |
317.27; 286.73; 304.69 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
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
- Any contraindication to the application of ice, such as: 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 to the neck or upper extremity within the past 6 months
- Unable to perform the stretch
- Unable to attend all three sessions
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05891353). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.