Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain
Indiana University
40 participants
Nov 13, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Community-dwelling men and women
- Answer yes to the following question: Have you experienced any musculoskeletal pain (pain affecting joints, bones, ligaments, tendons or muscles) in the past month?
Exclusion Criteria9
- Cardiovascular issues such as uncontrolled blood pressure over 150/99 mmHg, heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction;
- Angina in the last month (squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in chest)
- Serious systemic disease or condition (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, injury) that restricts normal daily activities
- Neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy)
- Serious psychiatric conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or hospitalization within the preceding year for psychiatric illness
- Known peripheral neuropathy
- Chronic opioid use (defined as ≥ 90 days)
- Unable to walk for 6 minutes without assistive devices
- • Participants will be asked to not participate in vigorous or unaccustomed exercise 48 hours prior to each study session.
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Interventions
The participant will remain seated throughout the 1 hour experimental period. During this 1-hour period, participants will complete six bouts of 2.5-minutes of light intensity walking. Overall, the bouts will occur on six occasions, providing a total of 15 minutes of light intensity activity.
The participant will remain seated throughout the experimental period and will be instructed to minimize excessive movement, only rising from the chair to void. This experimental condition is designed to mimic prolonged uninterrupted sedentary behavior.
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NCT06886906