Off-set Analgesia Induced by Cold Temperature

ConditionPain
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorAalborg University

About this trial

In this study, it will be investigated if the phenomenon of offset analgesia, usually associated with painful heat stimulation, could also be induced using cold painful temperatures.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Healthy men and women

18-60 years

Speak and understand English

Disqualifiers

Pregnancy or lactation

Drug addiction defined as any use of cannabis, opioids, or other drugs

Previous or current history of neurological, immunological, musculoskeletal, cardiac disorder or psychiatric diagnoses that may affect the results (e.g., neuropathy, muscular pain in the upper extremities, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, etc.)

Moles, wounds, scars, or tattoos in the area to be treated or tested

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Heat off-set analgesia
  • Cold off-set analgesia

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators