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Pain, Brain and Mobility Study

NCT02240303 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL

Last updated 2016-02-18

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Summary

The aim of this project will be to document the central and peripheral mechanisms, which may predict clinical pain characteristics and associated physical performance in older adults. Although chronic pain is common among older adults, there is limited understanding on the processing of pain and the mechanisms by which it affects physical function in these individuals. The first aim of this study will be to examine predictors of clinical pain in older adults. These will include a comprehensive somatosensory assessment battery including mechanical and thermal detection and pain thresholds in older adults with and without chronic pain. The investigators will also assess basal cognitive and physical function to determine their associations with chronic pain. Finally, brain structure and function will be assessed in these older adults with and without pain.

Conditions

  • Clinical Pain
  • Brain and Mobility Changes

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST)

Participants in both groups will have a sensory assessment called quantitative sensory testing or QST that will assess in detail your ability to feel sensations due to touch, vibration, and changes in temperature on the skin.

PROCEDURE

Physical Performance

Participants in both groups will have a Physical Performance test.

PROCEDURE

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Participants in both groups will have an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

PROCEDURE

Blood Sample

Participants in both groups will have blood samples taken.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Florida

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, MSPH, PhD · University of Florida

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-04-30
Primary Completion
2015-04-30
Completion
2015-04-30

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