RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07054840

Pain and Split-belt Motor Learning in Older Adults

Sponsor

University of Delaware

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Aug 26, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Older Adults Aging Motor Learning

Summary

The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of acute pain, induced using an experimental pain paradigm of capsaicin paired with heat, on implicit locomotor learning and its retention in older adults.

Eligibility

Min Age: 55 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Capsaicin 0.1% cream combined with a heat pack and applied to the lower leg for people with aging, motor learning, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 55 Years to 90 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCapsaicin 0.1% cream combined with a heat pack and applied to the lower leg

Capsaicin is applied to the skin of one of the lower legs, then covered with a heat pack that is secured to the leg with self-adhesive wrap.

Locations(1)

Health Sciences Complex

Newark, Delaware, United States

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