Does the perceived intensity of pain experienced with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness change noticeably over the course of one hour?

Does the perceived intensity of pain experienced with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness change noticeably over the course of one hour? A longitudinal cohort pilot study involving normal subjects.

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12614000566639

Enrollment

Registered

2014-05-28

Start date

2015-02-24

Completion date

2015-03-25

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

Prior to our research study, we need to perform a pilot study to ensure the stability of the intensity of the DOMS in our subjects over a period of 1 hour, so that any changes recorded in intensity of DOMS during the main study may not be attributed to the factor of time. These data will be used to calculate the sample size in the main study.

Interventions

Arm 1: Participant contracts the quadriceps muscle and scores their experienced pain according to VAS. Arm 2: Participant contracts the quadriceps muscle and scores their experienced pain according to VAS. Arm 3: Participant contracts the quadriceps muscle and scores their experienced pain according to VAS. Arm 4: Participant contracts the quadriceps muscle and scores their experienced pain according to VAS. Each contraction will be held for 5 seconds and the contractions will be performed 3 tim

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

Proficiency in written and spoken English Able to provide informed written consent

Exclusion criteria

Leg pain that has required a visit a health care professional in the previous 12 months. Fractures or dislocations in the leg within the last 5 years. Any neurological disorder. Ongoing lumbar spine problems. Abnormal tenderness to palpation of the soft tissues of the thigh. Reduced or excessive knee or hip movement. Regular consumption of anticoagulant medication or medications known to influence pain sensitivity (e.g. painkillers, anti-inflammatories, antidepressants). Recent quadriceps strength training (previous 6 months). Any ongoing medical problems.

Outcome results