Study of Walking Apnea at High Lung Volume to Reduce Pain Sensitivity in Healthy Adults Aged 18 to 64

What this Trial Is About

This trial investigates the effect of intermittent walking apnea at high lung volume on reducing pain sensitivity in healthy adults aged 18 to 64. Researchers also study how this training influences cardiovascular and respiratory responses during the exercise. The goal is to understand how a 6-minute session of walking with controlled breath-holding impacts pain perception and body functions. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups the experimental group walks on a treadmill at 6 kmh with a 10% slope performing intermittent apneasholding their breath for 5 seconds followed by normal breathing for 5 secondsover 6 minutes. The control group walks at the same speed and slope but breathes normally throughout the 6-minute session. Both groups are monitored during the exercise. During the study, researchers measure pain pressure thresholds at specific body sites before and up to 30 minutes after the intervention. They also assess perceived stress, sleep quality, and physical activity before the session. Heart rate and oxygen levels are tracked during the walking, and perceived exertion is recorded immediately afterward. Participants will be observed for these responses to evaluate the effects of the walking apnea training compared to normal breathing.

Effects of Walking Apnea At High Lung Volume on Hypoalgesia