Exploring the effects of walking with breath-holding on pain relief
Effects of Walking Apnea At Low Lung Volume on Hypoalgesia
This study tests if walking while holding your breath can help reduce pain in healthy people compared to walking normally.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06638515 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how a six-minute session of walking while holding one's breath at low lung volume affects pain sensitivity in healthy individuals. It is a randomized controlled trial that aims to measure the hypoalgesic response, as well as the cardiovascular and respiratory changes that occur during this unique intervention. Participants will be compared to a control group walking with normal breathing to assess the differences in pain response. The study focuses on understanding the potential benefits of this breathing technique on pain management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged 18 to 64 who do not have any underlying health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological, or osteomuscular conditions, as well as those experiencing pain on the day of the study, will not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a novel method for pain relief in various clinical settings.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of walking apnea at low lung volume is novel, similar studies exploring breath control and 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: Francisco de Asís Fernandez
- Email: fasis.fernandez@urjc.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.