Exploring the effects of high lung volume static apnea on pain and body functions
Effects of Static Apnea at High Lung Volume on Hypoalgesia, Cardiovascular Function and Respiratory Function
This study tests if holding your breath for 6 minutes can help healthy people feel less pain and improve how their heart and lungs work.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centro Universitario La Salle Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06150677 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled study investigates the hypoalgesic effects of a 6-minute session of voluntary static apnea at high lung volume in healthy individuals. The primary focus is on understanding how this breathing technique influences pain perception, while secondary objectives include assessing its impact on cardiovascular and respiratory functions. Participants will be monitored during the intervention to gather data on these physiological responses. The study aims to provide insights into the potential therapeutic applications of apnea training.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged 18 to 64 without any significant medical history.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological, or osteomuscular conditions, as well as those experiencing pain, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer a novel non-pharmacological approach to pain management.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of high lung volume static apnea is novel, similar studies exploring breathing techniques for pain management have shown promising results.
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. * Pharmacological treatment. * Participants who present any type of pain on the day of the measurements or who have frequently suffered pain during the previous 4 weeks.
Where this trial is running
Madrid
- CSEU LaSalle — Madrid, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fran DeAsís-Fernández
- Email: frandeasis@lasallecampus.es
- Phone: (0034)667000218
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.