Pain Threshold Measurements in High and Low Altitude Among Healthy Volunteer Adults: A Comparative Study

Status

UNKNOWN

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02752854

Enrollment

484

Registered

2016-04-27

Start date

2015-04-30

Completion date

2016-05-31

Last updated

2016-04-27

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Conditions

Pain

Keywords

pain scores, pressure algometer, healthy volunteer adults

Brief summary

one measurement of pain threshold in high altitude and in low altitude using pressure algometer and Situational pain scale.

Detailed description

the aim of the study is to compare between pain threshold in high 1.9000 m above sea level and low altitude at sea level in healthy volunteer adults. Assessment performed using: 1. pressure algometer. 2. situational pain scale

Interventions

OTHERpain threshold measurement

pressure algometer

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 52 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* age 18-52 years old. * healthy volunteers

Exclusion criteria

* no musculoskeletal problems including muscle spasm * no recent injuries or operations. * not suffering from any painful condition. * not on pain medications or antidepressant

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Pain threshold assessed with a pressure algometer	1 year	pain threshold measurement

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
situational pain scale	1 year	measures pain perception in different painful situations

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026