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Efficacy of Stretching on Pain Sensitivity

NCT04919681 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 26

Last updated 2023-04-20

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Summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine the immediate efficiency of a six weeks regular stretching protocol on regional and distant pain sensitivity. It is hypothesised that regional and distant pain sensitivity will significantly decrease following six weeks of regular stretching.

The secondary objective of the study is to determine the effect after four-week cessation of the stretching protocol on regional and distant pain sensitivity. If regional and distant pain sensitivity decrease following regular stretching, it is hypothesised that the analgesic effect will abate following four-week cessation.

Conditions

  • Pain Threshold

Interventions

OTHER

Stretch exercises

The intervention comprises of six weeks daily bi-lateral static stretching of the knee flexors. Stretches are performed seated on the ground. The participant sits upright on the floor with one leg straight. The sole of the other foot should be placed on the inside of the outstretched leg. The participant leans slightly forward, trying to touch their toes while maintaining full knee extension. Stretching is performed to the point of discomfort, and each stretch is held for 30-seconds for three repetitions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bispebjerg Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Copenhagen

    collaborator OTHER

  • Research Unit for General Practice in Aalborg

    collaborator OTHER

  • University College of Northern Denmark

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dorte Drachmann, Msc. · Department of Physiotherapy, University College of Northern Denmark

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-11-04
Primary Completion
2022-04-25
Completion
2022-10-20

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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