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Official title Hormones, Outcomes, and Pain Pathways in Exercise Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07579182
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of the proposed project is to evaluate a mechanical intervention (sports bras designed specifically for full busted women) to alleviate neck, shoulder, arm, and back pain in full-busted women and investigate the contribution of non-mechanical pathways associated with this type of pain in women. Specifically, the investigators will investigate how sex-hormones, inflammation, and remapping of specific regions of the brain contribute to the manifestation of neck, shoulder, arm, and back pain in full-busted women across the lifespan.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
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 60, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Able to provide informed consent
- Age of 18 to 60 years
- Assigned female sex at birth
- Right-handed by self-declaration
- Willing to participate in one online testing session and up to four in-person testing sessions
You likely can't join if
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Age 17 years old or younger or 61 years or older
- Assigned male sex at birth
- Left-handed by self-declaration
- Not willing to participate in one online testing session and up to four in-person testing sessions
- Bra band size greater than 40" or less than 32"
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able to provide informed consent
- Age of 18 to 60 years
- Assigned female sex at birth
- Right-handed by self-declaration
- Willing to participate in one online testing session and up to four in-person testing sessions
- Bra band size between 32-40"
- International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF) score of 2 or higher
- An answer of "NO" to any item of the general health questions of the PARQ+
- No history of surgery to the: back, neck, or shoulders or joint replacement
- No history of implanted pacemakers or other stimulation devices
- No history of spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Age 17 years old or younger or 61 years or older
- Assigned male sex at birth
- Left-handed by self-declaration
- Not willing to participate in one online testing session and up to four in-person testing sessions
- Bra band size greater than 40" or less than 32"
- IPAQ-SF score of 1 or lower
- An answer of "YES" to any item of the general health questions of the PARQ+
- History of limb amputation (upper or lower extremity)
- Presence of open pressure sores on the upper or lower extremities
- Currently pregnant or lactating/breastfeeding
- History of surgery to the: back, neck, or shoulders or joint replacement
- History of breast cancer and/or mastectomy
- History of implanted pacemakers or other stimulation devices
- History of spinal cord injury (SCI)
- History of joint disease including osteoarthritis and/or Rheumatoid Arthritis
- History of the following neurological diseases: Cerebrovascular accident (CVA, stroke), Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Dementia (of any form), Huntington's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal cord injury (SCI)...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
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 female, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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