Comparing pain relief effects of upper and lower limb resistance training
Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia Differences at Proximal and Distal Regions After Applying a Lower Limb Resistance Training or an Upper Limb Resistance Training Protocol: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Participants
This study tests whether doing resistance exercises for the upper or lower body can help healthy people feel less pain after working out.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centro Universitario La Salle Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06765486 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of resistance training on exercise-induced hypoalgesia in healthy individuals. Participants will be divided into three groups: one performing lower limb resistance exercises, another focusing on upper limb exercises, and a control group. The study will measure pressure pain thresholds in both the thigh and elbow to assess differences in pain relief between the trained regions. The goal is to determine how different resistance training interventions influence local and distal hypoalgesia.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged 18 to 64 without any history of pain or significant medical conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological, or osteomuscular conditions, or those experiencing pain, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing resistance training for pain management.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on exercise-induced hypoalgesia, this specific comparison of upper and lower limb resistance training is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Asymptomatic subjects aged between 18 and 64 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological, or osteomuscular signs or pathologies. * History of epilepsy. * Pregnant. * Participants who present any type of pain on the day of the measurements or who have frequently suffered pain during the previous 12 weeks.
Where this trial is running
Madrid
- CSEU LaSalle — Madrid, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Álvaro Reina-Varona, MSc
- Email: alvaro.reina@lasallecampus.es
- Phone: (+34) 91 740 19 80
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.