Back to resultsComparing the Effects of Upper and Lower Body Resistance Training on Pain Sensitivity
Primary Purpose
Healthy
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Lower Body Resistance Exercise
Upper Body Resistance Exercise
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Healthy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: pain free Exclusion Criteria: non-English speaking regular use of prescription pain medications current or history of chronic pain condition currently taking blood-thinning medication any blood clotting disorder medical conditions known to affect sensation, such as: uncontrolled diabetes or neurological conditions any contraindication to the application of ice, including: uncontrolled hypertension, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, circulatory compromise not physically ready to exercise without a medical exam as indicated by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR-Q+) surgery, injury, or fracture within the past 6 months unable to perform exercise portions of the study unable to attend three sessions pregnant
Sites / Locations
- University of Central Florida
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Experimental
Arm Label
Lower Body Resistance Exercise
Upper Body Resistance Exercise
Arm Description
Participants will perform a leg extension exercise with weight that is 75% of their estimated 1-repetition maximum (1-RM) for 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
Participants will perform a shoulder press with weight that is 75% of their estimated 1-repetition maximum (1-RM) for 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Heat Pain Threshold
A thermode will gradually warm up from 32 degrees Celsius until the participant reports the sensation changes from comfortable warmth to slightly unpleasant pain. The temperature at threshold will be recorded.
Pressure Pain Threshold
Pressure will be applied with a digital algometer. Pressure will be gradually increased until the participant reports the sensation changes from comfortable pressure to slightly unpleasant pain. The pressure at threshold will be recorded.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT05985382
First Posted
July 26, 2023
Last Updated
October 16, 2023
Sponsor
University of Central Florida
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05985382
Brief Title
Comparing the Effects of Upper and Lower Body Resistance Training on Pain Sensitivity
Official Title
Comparing the Effects of Upper and Lower Body Resistance Training on Pain Sensitivity
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
October 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 29, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
October 16, 2023 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
October 16, 2023 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Central Florida
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
Resistance exercise may immediately lessen the perception of pain. The purpose of this study is compare the effects of an upper body exercise to a lower body exercise on the perception of pain (pressure pain threshold).
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Healthy
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
30 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Lower Body Resistance Exercise
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will perform a leg extension exercise with weight that is 75% of their estimated 1-repetition maximum (1-RM) for 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
Arm Title
Upper Body Resistance Exercise
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will perform a shoulder press with weight that is 75% of their estimated 1-repetition maximum (1-RM) for 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Lower Body Resistance Exercise
Intervention Description
Participants will complete a leg extension exercise with weight equivalent to 75% of their estimated 1-repetition maximum 3 sets, 10 repetitions.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Upper Body Resistance Exercise
Intervention Description
Participants will complete a leg extension exercise with weight equivalent to 75% of their estimated 1-repetition maximum 3 sets, 10 repetitions.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Heat Pain Threshold
Description
A thermode will gradually warm up from 32 degrees Celsius until the participant reports the sensation changes from comfortable warmth to slightly unpleasant pain. The temperature at threshold will be recorded.
Time Frame
Heat pain threshold will be applied to the quadriceps, deltoid, and low back immediately before and immediately after each exercise (pre/post).
Title
Pressure Pain Threshold
Description
Pressure will be applied with a digital algometer. Pressure will be gradually increased until the participant reports the sensation changes from comfortable pressure to slightly unpleasant pain. The pressure at threshold will be recorded.
Time Frame
Pressure pain threshold will be applied to the quadriceps, deltoid, and low back immediately before and immediately after each exercise (pre/post).
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
pain free
Exclusion Criteria:
non-English speaking
regular use of prescription pain medications
current or history of chronic pain condition
currently taking blood-thinning medication
any blood clotting disorder
medical conditions known to affect sensation, such as: uncontrolled diabetes or neurological conditions
any contraindication to the application of ice, including: uncontrolled hypertension, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, circulatory compromise
not physically ready to exercise without a medical exam as indicated by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR-Q+)
surgery, injury, or fracture within the past 6 months
unable to perform exercise portions of the study
unable to attend three sessions
pregnant
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Abigail Wilson, PT, DPT, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Central Florida
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Central Florida
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32765
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
Undecided
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