Clinical trials: Pressure Pain Threshold
Low Back Pain
Kettlebell Swings & Low Back Pressure Pain Threshold
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a high intensity kettlebell workout, utilizing a Tabata protocol format, can decrease objective measures of pain pressure threshold in subjects without low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03696615
- Testing
- Tabata Kettlebell Swing Workout, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Kinesio Taping for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
Myofascial pain syndrome is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain, and the upper trapezius is the muscle most frequently affected in the neck and shoulder region.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07790042
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping (muscle inhibition technique)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Pain Thresholds
Does Boredom With Simultaneously Perceived Pain Affect Pressure Pain Thresholds
The purpose of this study is to investigate if different emotional states such as boredom and happiness could influence mechanical pain thresholds and other pain - related variables such as pain tolerance, pain intensity and pain…
- Trial name
- BPPPT (NCT07330167)
- Testing
- Boredom intervention, Humorous
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 161 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Linnaeus University
Hamstring Tightness
IASTM vs. Static Stretching for Hamstring Tightness: Short- and Long-Term Effects
This study compares two treatments for people with tight hamstring muscles (the muscles at the back of the thigh): instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and static stretching.
- Trial name
- IASTM-HT (NCT07838844)
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Static Stretching
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- GÖKHAN MARAŞ
Pain
Hypoalgesic Effect of Electrical Current and Cervical Manipulation
This study evaluates the hypoalgesic effect of the TENS application associated with joint manipulation of the cervical region in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT03531541
- Testing
- Application of TENS, CJM
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Myofascial Pain of Upper Trapezius Muscle
The Efficacy of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Pain Score, Neck Disability Index, and Pressure Pain Threshold for Myofascial Pain Therapy in the Upper Trapezius Muscle
Myofascial pain is characterized by myofascial trigger points, considered as a major cause of neck and shoulder pain in the working population.
- Trial name
- NCT05987683
- Where
- 2 sites in Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Pain Threshold, Surgery
The Effect of Remifentanil on the Objectively Measured Pressure Pain Threshold
It is a clinical study investigating the relationship between objectively measured pain threshold and the need for escalating doses of remifentanyl opioids. This study is expected to include approximately 40 participants.
- Conditions
- Pain Threshold, Surgery, Postoperative Pain, Intravenous Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT07568405
- Testing
- Pressure pain theshold measured under remifentanil (ultiva®) infusion, Postoperative PCA IV morphine (Sterop®) consumption and adverse events history
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Libre de Bruxelles
Low Back Pain
The Effect of Dry Needling Compared to Lumbar Spine Mobilization in Patients With Chronic Non Specific Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a major public health challenge worldwide. The aim of this study will be to compare the effect of dry needling with mobilization on pain, functional disability, quadratus lumborum and lumbar multifidus function…
- Trial name
- NCT05214456
- Testing
- Dry needling, Mobilization
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
Tennis Elbow
Comparative Study Between Different Mobilization Techniques for Patients With Chronic Tennis Elbow
Background: Tennis elbow is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting the functional activities of daily living through common extensor tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT06812377)
- Testing
- Maitland joint mbilization, mulligan mobilization, radial nerve mobilization
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Pain Threshold, Low Back Pain
Relationship Between Pressure Pain Threshold and Pain Intensity, Affect and Disability in CLBP
The association between pressure pain threshold and different aspects of low back pain has garnered attention over the years. However, since most of such studies in the past employed cross sectional designs, a longitudinal study…
- Conditions
- Pain Threshold, Low Back Pain, Pain Measurement
- Trial name
- NCT04482075
- Testing
- segmental stability training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Primary Headache Disorders, Tension Headache
Pericranial and General Sensitivity in Patients With Primary Headache
Primary headaches such as migraine and tension type headache are among the most common neurological disorders and frequently cause significant disability and reduced quality of life.
- Conditions
- Primary Headache Disorders, Tension Headache, Tension-type Headache, Migraine
- Trial name
- HEAD-TMD (NCT07514208)
- Testing
- Pericranial Tenderness Assessment, Pressure Pain Threshold Assessment, Temporomandibular Disorder Assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Sleep Apnea, Chronic Pain Syndrome
Sleep and Pain Sensitivity
This project will assess patients with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, to investigate the impact of poor sleep on central pain mechanisms.
- Trial name
- NCT04246294
- Testing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Cervical Radiculopathy
Effect of Manual Therapy on Sensory Features in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Background \& Purpose: Cervical radiculopathy is a neurological disorder, which commonly results because of nerve compression. There are different types of physical therapy interventions that are used for cervical radiculopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT03328351
- Testing
- manual therapy, Superficial soft tissue massage
- Where
- 2 sites in Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic, Tibial Nerve
Tibial Nerve Size and Clinical Features in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
This cross-sectional observational study aims to examine the relationship between tibial nerve cross-sectional area at the tarsal tunnel and plantar fascia thickness, pressure pain threshold, foot posture, and functional status…
- Trial name
- NCT07878273
- Testing
- Pressure Pain Threshold Assessment, Plantar fascia ultrasonographic Assessment, Tibial nerve ultrasonographic assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Patients With Trigger Finger
The Effect of Cassava Waxes Hot Bath on Pain, Pressure Pain Threshold and Hand Function Among Patients With Trigger Finger
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cassava wax hand immersion combined with ultrasound therapy on pain severity, pain threshold, finger locking frequency, and hand functional ability in patients with trigger…
- Trial name
- NCT07128043
- Testing
- ultrasound therapy and cassava wax hot immersion, ultrasound therapy
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Phayao
Knee Osteoarthritis
End-range Mobilization on Time Curve of Pressure Pain Threshold
Pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents increased pain intensity due to peripheral and central sensitivity. Pressure pain threshold (PPT) is a widely applied technique for measuring the magnitude of peripheral and central…
- Trial name
- NCT04629625
- Testing
- End-range mobilization, Non end-range mobilization
- Where
- 2 sites in Hungary
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pecs
Cervicogenic Headache
The Effect of Myofascial Release in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
Cervicogenic headache (CeH) is a secondary and often unilateral that is known by referring pain from soft or hard cervical structures to occipital, temporal, frontal and sometimes pre-orbital regions.
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT03113357)
- Testing
- Myofascial release technique, conventional exercise therapy
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science
Trigger Points
Effect of Thoracic Manipulation on Latent Trigger Point
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of one session thoracic manipulation on pressure pain threshold and rhomboid muscle strength in healthy individuals with latent trigger point.
- Trial name
- NCT05554887
- Testing
- Thrust manipulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Migraine Disorders, Tenderness, Muscle
Day to Day Variation of Pressure Pain Threshold and Muscle Hardness
The aim is to establish how headache and migraine can affect muscle hardness and tenderness in migraine patients
- Conditions
- Migraine Disorders, Tenderness, Muscle, Headache Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03632928
- Testing
- Ultrasound Elastography, Pressure Pain threshold
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Danish Headache Center
Cervicogenic Headache, Chronic Neck Pain
Physical Profile of Cervicogenic Headache: Comparison With Neck Pain and Healthy Controls
The goal of this observational study is to compare physical findings across three adult groups. Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a headache linked to a problem in the neck.
- Trial name
- NCT07776275
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital