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Official title Muscle Synergies in Pain and Pain Anticipation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07251387
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study investigates how the anticipation of pain affects muscle synergies. One group will be recruited who will first experience actual pain from capsaicin cream and are then presented with a harmless cream deceptively labeled as capsaicin.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 35. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aged 18-35 years old
- Healthy participant with no self-reported diagnosed neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular disorders
- Body Mass Index (BMI) \< 30
- Ability to walk unaided for at least 10 minutes without major physical limitations
You likely can't join if
- Presence of pain at the time of testing
- Self-reported diagnosed condition affecting mobility
- Known allergy to any component of the study cream
- Allergy to EMG electrode adhesives
- Inability to stand unassisted for more than 1 minute
- Inability to walk/run at the required speed and distance
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged 18-35 years old
- Healthy participant with no self-reported diagnosed neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular disorders
- Body Mass Index (BMI) \< 30
- Ability to walk unaided for at least 10 minutes without major physical limitations
- Presence of pain at the time of testing
- Self-reported diagnosed condition affecting mobility
- Known allergy to any component of the study cream
- Allergy to EMG electrode adhesives
- Inability to stand unassisted for more than 1 minute
- Inability to walk/run at the required speed and distance
- Weight exceeding 150 kg (due to treadmill limitations)
- Recent intake (prior intervention) of:
- Analgesics (within 6 hours)
- Cigarettes (within 6 hours)
- Caffeine (within 2 hours)
- Skin lesions at the cream application site
- Pregnancy
- Failure to understand instructions
- Daytime pain reported by participant on day of experimentation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Sherbrooke, Canada
- Amiens, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Sherbrooke, Canada; Amiens, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.