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Official title Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia in Pain-free Stroke and Healthy Populations: a Cohort Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07327593
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Exercise has shown multiple beneficial effects in both healthy and post-stroke populations. One of these is the acute reduction in sensitivity to painful stimuli, called exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy cohort:
- Age \> 18 years
- No neurological damage
- No medical conditions that could affect the test Post-stroke cohort:
- Age \> 18 years
You likely can't join if
- Healthy cohort:
- Any medical condition that could affect the test (respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic diseases, for example)
- Pain in any location, of duration \> 1 week in the 3 months preceding the trial. Post-stroke cohort:
- Unable to participate in the test (no possibility of transfer or active pedaling)
- Medical contraindication to cardiovascular training for any reason
- Inability to follow instructions or communicate sensations during training
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy cohort:
- Age \> 18 years
- No neurological damage
- No medical conditions that could affect the test Post-stroke cohort:
- Age \> 18 years
- Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (time since onset \> 3 months)
- Healthy cohort:
- Any medical condition that could affect the test (respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic diseases, for example)
- Pain in any location, of duration \> 1 week in the 3 months preceding the trial. Post-stroke cohort:
- Unable to participate in the test (no possibility of transfer or active pedaling)
- Medical contraindication to cardiovascular training for any reason
- Inability to follow instructions or communicate sensations during training
- Other neurological pathology, cardiac pathology (unstable angina, arrhythmias, aortic or left ventricular problems, myocarditis, pericarditis), pulmonary pathology that affects the test (pulmonary embolisms, pulmonary...
- Pain in any location, lasting \> 1 week in the 3 months prior to the trial.
- Use of beta-blockers, antidepressants, or any medication that may alter heart rate measurements
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Madrid, Madrid, Spain. 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.