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Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain
Led by Indiana University · Updated on 2026-04-17
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
89 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effect of brief bouts of intermittent walking on bodily pain, pain during movement, and how the body adapts to musculoskeletal pain in older adults.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Community-dwelling men and women
- Experienced musculoskeletal pain (pain in joints, bones, ligaments, tendons, or muscles) in the past month
You will not qualify if you...
- Uncontrolled blood pressure over 150/99 mmHg, heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction
- Angina in the last month (chest squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain)
- Serious systemic disease or condition restricting normal daily activities (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, injury)
- Neurological diseases such as Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, or epilepsy
- Serious psychiatric conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or hospitalization for psychiatric illness within the past year
- Known peripheral neuropathy
- Chronic opioid use for 90 days or more
- Unable to walk for 6 minutes without assistive devices
- Avoid vigorous or unaccustomed exercise 48 hours before each study session
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
250 University Blvd
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
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Research Team
K
Kelly M Naugle, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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