Clinical trials: Pressure Pain Threshold
Myofascial Trigger Point, Gastrocnemius Muscle
Effects of Myofascial Induction Pressure Pain Threshold in Trigger Points of the Proximal Muscles of Gastrocnemius
In the present study we will test the effects of myofascial induction technique in the muscles close to the application in the gastrocnemius muscle.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Point, Gastrocnemius Muscle, Manual Therapy, Pain Threshold
- Trial name
- NCT06499493
- Testing
- Myofascial induction in gastrocnemius muscle
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayuben Private Clinic
Hamstring Injury, Masseter
Immediate Effects of Hamstring Stretching Alone or Combined With Myofascial Release
To assess the immediate effects of hamstring stretching alone or combined with myofascial release of the hamstring muscle on masseter muscle activity, pressure pain threshold, active mouth opening, hamstring flexibility, and…
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Masseter, Myofascial Release, Stretching
- Trial name
- NCT05702593
- Testing
- Static stretching, Myofascial Release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Does Self-myofascial Release With a Foam Roll Change Pressure Pain Thresholds in Lower Extremity Muscles
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a foam rolling intervention on pressure pain thresholds (PPT) of the ipsilateral antagonist and contralateral muscle groups.
- Trial name
- NCT02924259
- Testing
- The GRID foam roll
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California State University, Dominguez Hills
Chronic Pain
DNIC Using Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Chronic pain (CP) is disabling for people triggering important costs for society. A deficit of diffuse noxious inhibitory controls (DNIC) is one of the CP mechanisms.
- Trial name
- NCT04896827
- Testing
- Conditioned pain modulation test
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 244 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
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
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
Healthy
The Hypoalgesic Effects of Low Load Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT)
A randomized controlled trial comparing the immediate effects of upper limb low-load blood flow restriction training (BFRT) with high load sham-BFRT on hypoalgesia and perceptual response in healthy adults
- Trial name
- BFRT (NCT05446103)
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction training
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of West Attica
Pain, Chronic, Elbow Disease
Pain Pressure Threshold in Elbow Pain
Although validity and reliability studies have been completed in different patient groups in the literature, the validity and reliability of pressure pain threshold assessment in patients with elbow pain has not been studied.
- Trial name
- NCT06068907
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Exercise, Pain
Effect of Brain Training Through Visual Mirror Feedback, Action Observation Training and Motor Imagery on Orofacial Sensorimotor Variables in Asymptomatic Subjects: A Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of action observation (AO), visual mirror feedback (VMF), motor imagery (MI) combined with an orofacial exercise program in asymptomatic subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT04021147
- Testing
- Exercise plus action observation, Exercise plus motor imagery, Exercise plus visual mirror feedback
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Pain
Rolling Massage Decreases Pain Pressure Threshold
In a randomized control trial and single blinded study, tender spots were identified in 150 participants' plantar flexor muscles (gastrocnemius or soleus).
- Trial name
- NCT02528812
- Testing
- TheraBand Roller Massager, Manual Massage
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
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
Local Hypoalgesia, Distal Hypoalgesia
Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia Differences Between Upper and Lower Limbs Resistance Training Interventions
This randomized controlled trial with healthy subjects aims to compare exercise-induced hypoalgesia among three groups: one utilizing a lower limb resistance training intervention, another using an upper limb resistance training…
- Conditions
- Local Hypoalgesia, Distal Hypoalgesia, Resistance Training, Pressure Pain Thresholds
- Trial name
- NCT06765486
- Testing
- Lower limb resistance training, Upper limb resistance training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitario La Salle
Sickle Cell Anemia
Pressure Pain Tolerance in Relation to Balance and Strength in Children
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most frequent life-threatening genetic hemoglobinopathy in the world and occurs due to the synthesis of abnormal hemoglobin S (HbS).Cells with sickle cell hemoglobin are stiff and sticky.
- Trial name
- NCT06529874
- Testing
- Pressure pain tolerance measurement using Digital Pressure Algometer, Balance assessment using HUMAC balance system, Lower limb muscular strength using Lafayette hand held dynamometer
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adly A Adam
Healthy Subjects
Comparative Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Upper and Lower Limbs: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Individuals
This randomized controlled trial with healthy subjects aims to compare exercise-induced hypoalgesia among three groups: one utilizing a lower limb cycle ergometer, another using an upper limb cycle ergometer, and a control group.
- Trial name
- NCT06283186
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitario La Salle
Dyspareunia
What is the Nature of Pelvic Floor Muscle Involvement in Dyspareunia?
Dyspareunia, or pain experienced by women during penetrative sexual activities, affects the psychological and sexual health of more than one in five Canadian women [1], yet its pathophysiology is poorly understood [2-4] and…
- Trial name
- NCT04234555
- Testing
- Corticomotor excitability to the pelvic floor muscles, Pelvic floor muscle response to pressure applied at the vulvar vestibule, Pressure pain threshold (PPS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Breathing Sound, Low Back Pain
Breathing and Core Stability Exercise Effects on Lumbopelvic Pain
Lumbopelvic pain refers to self-reported pain in areas of lower region, anterior and posterior pelvic tilt or combination of these.
- Conditions
- Breathing Sound, Low Back Pain, Post-operative Pain, Pelvic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05405127
- Testing
- traditional physical therapy, core stability exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia
Validation of a Pressure Pain Threshold Scale in Patients Diagnosed With Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
To date, there are no valid and reliable pressure pain threshold scales for use in research or clinical practice. The existing manual palpation protocols and scales have limited support in the literature and our knowledge has not…
- Trial name
- NCT02802202
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California State University, Dominguez Hills
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
Muscle Fatigue, Healthy Adult
Recovery After Fatigue in Young Athletes: Comparison Between TECAR Therapy and Cycle Ergometer"
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two recovery methods after fatigue in young athletes. It aims to find out if tecar therapy (TECAR) or cycle ergometer exercise can improve recovery after intense physical activity and…
- Trial name
- NCT07547566
- Testing
- Tecar therapy (capacitive mode), Active recovery using cycle ergometer
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I of the Upper Limb, Unilateral Limb Pain of Other Origin
Correlation Between 3 Phase Bone Scintigraphy and Pressure Pain Thresholds in Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
The aim of the study is to investigate the correlation between increased bone metabolism in the 3 phase bone scintigraphy (TPBS) and decreased pressure pain thresholds in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) of the…
- Conditions
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I of the Upper Limb, Unilateral Limb Pain of Other Origin, Healthy Subjects
- Trial name
- NCT01623141
- Testing
- Pressure Pain measurement
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ruhr University of Bochum