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NCT Number: NCT04146506

Gender Differences in the Tolerance to Stretch

The effect of stretching on range of motion is believed to rely upon an increased tolerance to stretch. This suggests, that pain modulation has significance in regards to the effect of stretching.

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Key information

Conditions

Range of Motion, Articular Muscle Stretching Exercises

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University College of Northern Denmark

Aalborg, 9220, Denmark

About this study

Given that there may be differences in the way men and women perceive a painful stimulus, this suggests that there may be potential gender differences in the tolerance to stretch following stretching.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Absence of any pain or other conditions which might affect the somatosensory system and pain perception

Exclusion criteria

  • Substance abuse, History of neurological or mental disabilities, Lack of ability to comply with instructions, Delayed onset of muscle soreness

Treatment and study plan

Muscle Stretching Exercises

Other

Muscle stretching exercises consisting of static stretching exercises of the knee flexors

Primary outcomes

  1. Range of Motion

    Time frame: Passive knee extension range of motion was measured at baseline just prior to Muscle stretching exercises

    Passive knee extension Range of motion

  2. Range of Motion

    Time frame: Passive knee extension range of motion was measured 30 seconds after Muscle stretching exercises

    Passive knee extension Range of motion

  3. Pain Thresholds

    Time frame: Pressure pain Thresholds were measured at baseline just prior to muscle stretching exercises

    Pressure Pain Thresholds

  4. Pain Thresholds

    Time frame: Pressure pain Thresholds were measured 30 seconds after muscle stretching exercises

    Pressure Pain Thresholds

  5. Torque

    Time frame: Passive resistive torque was measured at baseline just prior to muscle stretching exercises

    Passive Resistive Torque

  6. Torque

    Time frame: Passive resistive torque was measured 30 seconds after muscle stretching exercises

    Passive Resistive Torque

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University College of Northern Denmark

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Stretching on Pain Sensitivity - Potential Gender Differences?

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Oct 31, 2019
Registry last updated
Oct 6, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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