Clinical trials: PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLD
Healthy
The Effects of Hamstring Stretching With and Without Neural Load on Flexibility, Maximum Isometric Strength and Tibial Nerve Pressure Pain Threshold
The study will be carried out at the Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy of the University of Alcala. The study has been approved by the Animal Research and Experimentation Ethics Committee of the University of Alcalá.
- Trial name
- NCT05344586
- Testing
- Hamstring stretching program with neural load, Hamstring stretching program without neural load
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jaén
Stroke, Muscle Tone Abnormalities
Stroke and Assessment of Muscle Tone
Spasticity is defined as a state of increased muscle tone, which evokes an increased resistance to a passive and fast stretching of the muscle.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Muscle Tone Abnormalities, Pain, Muscle Spasticity
- Trial name
- NCT03814460
- Testing
- Assessment of Tone, Pain and Thickness
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison of High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound and Ischemic Compression Techniques for Treatment of Trigger Points
This study aimed to compare the efficacy of ischemic compression and two different application methods of high power pain threshold ultrasound techniques on latent trigger point treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04823013
- Testing
- high power pain threshold ultrasound which the dose was kept constant, high power pain threshold ultrasound which the dose reduced to one half, ischemic compression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Balance; Distorted, Low Back Pain
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Different Squat Exercises in Healthy Individuals
The aim of our study is to compare the effects of two different squatting patterns, with and without the knees passing the toes, on low back pain, muscle strength and balance.
- Trial name
- NCT06843785
- Testing
- Squat with knees over toes, Squat where the knee does not pass the toes, control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Healthy
The Effect of Anxiety on Pain-pressure Threshold in a Healthy Population
This study recruit individuals who are 18 years of age AND Do NOT have a history of diagnosed anxiety disorders AND Do NOT currently have any area of pain lasting 3 months or longer.
- Trial name
- NCT06586086
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pain
The Effects of Pain and the Memory of Pain on Autonomic and Neuromuscular Function
The prevalence of chronic pain has been estimated at 30% in the US and these values may under report the true prevalence of people who experience long term pain as additional research has shown that 73% will have a reoccurrence…
- Trial name
- NCT02269384
- Testing
- Experimental Noxious Stimulus, Memory of Experimental Noxious Stimulus, Memory of Prior Significant Injury
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, CA
Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia, Circadian Rhythm
Pain Perception and Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia Across Circadian Rhythms
The goal of this randomized crossover clinical trial is to investigate whether exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH) is influenced by circadian rhythm in healthy adults aged 18-40 years.
- Conditions
- Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia, Circadian Rhythm, Pain Perception, Healthy Participants
- Trial name
- NCT07290465
- Testing
- High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT), Supervised Deep Breathing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Migraine
Migraine is Associated With Altered Mechanical Pain Sensitivity. This Study Investigates Mechanical Pain Sensitivity, Headache Burden, and Quality of Life in Episodic and Chronic Migraine, Comparing Pressure Algometry and Algopeg® and Assessing Mechanosensitivity of Peripheral Nerves.
Migraine is one of the most prevalent neurological disorders and is associated with a substantial individual and societal burden.
- Trial name
- MechSens_Migra (NCT07559565)
- Testing
- pressure pain algometry
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bernhard Taxer
Trigger Points
Thoracic Spine Manipulation on Pressure Pain Sensitivity of Active Myofascial Trigger Points in Rhomboid Muscle
This study intends to determine the effects of thoracic manipulation on pressure pain sensitivity in patients with rhomboid active trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT04179214
- Testing
- Thoracic manipulation, conventional pt protocol
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
University Students
Investigation of the Effect of Internet Addiction Level in University Students
The internet, which has become a part of our daily life; serves many purposes such as quick access to information, e-mail, and chat, banking and shopping, having a good time, using social networking sites.
- Trial name
- NCT05065723
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Pain, Muscle
Temporal Relationship in Recovery of Muscular Pain and Functional Variables in an Experimental Muscular Pain Model in Hamstrings
Basal measurements are taken in relation to the study variables. Immediately subjects perform eccentric exercise on right hamstrings to develop delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
- Trial name
- NCT03942562
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
Pain, Anxiety
Impact of Passive VR Versus Active VR on Heat Pain Thresholds and Pressure Pain Thresholds
This is a prospective, crossover study of healthy participants evaluating the impact of passive vs. active virtual reality (VR) games on heat pain threshold (HPT) and pressure pain threshold (PPT).
- Trial name
- NCT05836649
- Testing
- Oculus Go headset without active intervention, Oculus Go headset with active intervention, Oculus Go headset without immersive virtual reality experience
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 265 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Biophysical Assessments of Acupuncture Points in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Acupuncture points or acupoints are fundamental to the practice of acupuncture, yet their scientific basis remains unclear. According to traditional explanations of acupuncture, acupoints can become tender or more sensitive to…
- Trial name
- NCT07681895
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Healthy
The Effects of a Moderate Intensity Training Program Versus a High Intensity Training Program on Central Pain Processing
Previous studies have shown that healthy individuals who take more steps per day and who spend more time on moderate- to vigorous-intensity activities exhibit better pain inhibition and less pain facilitation.
- Trial name
- ChronicPA-PAIN (NCT06207422)
- Testing
- Moderate intensity training program, High intensity training program
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Pain, Pain, Neuropathic
Local and Widespread Hypoalgesic Effects of Neurodynamic Mobilization in Healthy Controls
Background \& Significance Pain is the primary reason many patients seek care from healthcare professionals who utilize various manual therapy techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT03674489
- Testing
- Neurodynamic Slider Mobilization, Neurodynamic Tensioner Mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brenau University
Plantar Fasciitis
Relationship Between Central Sensitization and Clinical Features in Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and is traditionally considered a mechanical musculoskeletal disorder. Recent evidence suggests that central sensitization may also contribute to pain in individuals with plantar…
- Trial name
- NCT07640620
- Testing
- Pressure Pain Threshold Assessment, Ultrasonographic Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Hysterectomy, Chronic Pain
Evaluation of Central Sensitization, Fear-Avoidance, and Pain-Pressure Threshold With Chronic Pain After Hysterectomy
Phase 1 (started in July 2019): Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI), Fear-Avoidance Components Scale (FACS), pain-pressure threshold are factors associated with chronic post-hysterectomy pain (CPHP), but a complete…
- Conditions
- Hysterectomy, Chronic Pain, Central Sensitisation, Anxiety Depression
- Trial name
- EPOCH (NCT04014829)
- Testing
- Pain-Pressure Threshold, Mechanical Temporal Summation, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 436 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Sciatic Nerve, Lower Extremity Pain
Effect of Sciatic Nerve Mobilization on Lower Extremity Pain Perception
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effect of sciatic nerve mobilization on pain perception in lower extremity peripheral nerves, specifically the tibial and common peroneal nerves.
- Trial name
- NCT07525895
- Testing
- Sciatic Nerve Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Myofascial Pain, Trigger Points
Dry Needling and Low-level Laser Therapy to Treat Myofascial Pain
Myofascial Pain is a clinical condition of myalgic pain characterized mainly by the presence of Myofascial Trigger Points. Trigger points can be active or latent and they are described as a hypersensitive spot within a taut band…
- Trial name
- NCT03375229
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Low-Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Healthy Volunteers
The Combined Effect of TENS and TaVNS on Pressure and Heat Pain Thresholds in Pain-Free Subjects
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive modality that utilizes electrical currents to modulate pain in populations with acute and chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06361381
- Testing
- Active Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TaVNS), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hartford