Clinical trials: PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLD
Migraine
Evaluation of Pain Thresholds in Migraine Patients After Inhalation of Essential Oils: a Randomized Clinical Trial
This study will test whether inhaling essential oils can change how sensitive people with migraine are to pressure pain. Participants will be allocated to inhale lavender, peppermint, a combination of both, or a control solution…
- Trial name
- NCT07493434
- Testing
- Lavander essential oil, Peppermint essential oil, Lavandula angustifolia and Mentha Piperita
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
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
Migraine, Pain
THE EFFECTS OF KINESIO®TAPING IN PATIENTS WITH MIGRAINE
In patients with migraine, neck pain and trigger points in the neck muscles are common in clinical practice. This study was to investigate whether kinesiotaping applied to the cervical muscles has a clinical effect on pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT04185714
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Chronic Low-back Pain
Deep Tissue Massage in Office Workers With Chronic Low Back Pain
The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of deep tissue massage on subjective and objective parameters in a group of office workers with chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05690178
- Testing
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
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
Supraspinatus Tendinitis
Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Versus High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound Therapy in Supraspinatus Tendinitis
Extra corporeal shock wave therapy is a treatment method in which high-amplitude sound waves are focused on the targeted body tissue Recently, Extra corporeal shock wave therapy has been proposed as an alternative treatment in…
- Trial name
- RESWTHPPTU (NCT05192746)
- Testing
- control group, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, high power pain threshold ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
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
Neck Pain
Effect of Exercise Among Turtle Neck Syndrome in Pakistani Patients
Turtle neck also known as Text neck or anterior head syndrome is an overuse syndrome which occurs due to repetitive stress to neck, either by hanging it down or forward using phone or electronic devices.
- Trial name
- NCT05730868
- Testing
- myofascial release, muscle energy technique, MFR & MET
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Karachi
Asymptomatic Condition
Muscle Energy Techniques and Trigger Point Therapy in Asymptomatic Persons With Latent Trigger Point
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy which will be a combination of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Therapy (TPT), performed bilaterally on the upper trapezius muscle in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04360668
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Trigger Point Therapy (TPT), Muscle Energy Technique (MET) combined with Trigger Point Therapy (TPT)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Forward Head Posture, Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain
Digital Use, 24-Hour Movement Behaviors, and Myofascial Release in University Students With Neck Pain
This study will examine how smartphone use recorded by the phone and daily sleep, sitting, and physical activity are related to neck posture, sensitivity to pressure, and body awareness in university students aged 18 to 30 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07907458
- Testing
- Integrated Myofascial Release, Light-Touch Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Lipedema, Healthy
Muscle Strength, Muscle Endurance, Lower Extremity Function, Aerobic Capacity, Pressure Pain Threshold and Edema in Women With Lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic progressive disease that causes disproportionate, painful extremities with abnormal fat distribution. Lipedema is known to cause physical and psychosocial disorders in individuals, but there are very limited…
- Trial name
- NCT06866847
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University