Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age55-85
SponsorIndiana University
About this trial
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effect of brief bouts of intermittent walking on bodily pain, pain during movement, and how the body adapts to musculoskeletal pain in older adults.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Community-dwelling men and women
Answer yes to the following question: Have you experienced any musculoskeletal pain (pain affecting joints, bones, ligaments, tendons or muscles) in the past month?
Disqualifiers
Cardiovascular issues such as uncontrolled blood pressure over 150/99 mmHg, heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction;
Angina in the last month (squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in chest)
Serious systemic disease or condition (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, injury) that restricts normal daily activities
Neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Intermittent light walking
- uninterrupted sitting
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov