Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain

Description

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effect of brief bouts of intermittent walking on bodily pain, pain during movement, and how the body adapts to musculoskeletal pain in older adults.

Conditions

Older People, Pain

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Study overview

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effect of brief bouts of intermittent walking on bodily pain, pain during movement, and how the body adapts to musculoskeletal pain in older adults.

Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain

Exploring the Acute and Dynamic Relationships Between Movement and Pain in Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain

Condition
Older People
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Indianapolis

250 University Blvd, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Community-dwelling men and women
  • * Answer yes to the following question: Have you experienced any musculoskeletal pain (pain affecting joints, bones, ligaments, tendons or muscles) in the past month?
  • * Cardiovascular issues such as uncontrolled blood pressure over 150/99 mmHg, heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction;
  • * Angina in the last month (squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in chest)
  • * Serious systemic disease or condition (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, injury) that restricts normal daily activities
  • * Neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy)
  • * Serious psychiatric conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or hospitalization within the preceding year for psychiatric illness
  • * Known peripheral neuropathy
  • * Chronic opioid use (defined as ≥ 90 days)
  • * Unable to walk for 6 minutes without assistive devices

Ages Eligible for Study

55 Years to 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Indiana University,

Kelly Marie Naugle, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, School of Health and Human Sciences, IUPUI

Study Record Dates

2026-08-01