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NCT Number: NCT04097249

Infrared Thermography for the Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Pain

This study sought to evaluate the vasomotor response in the pain referral area of healthy individuals, performing the same procedure with and without the experience of delayed onset muscle soreness.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Body Temperature Changes Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Referred Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Temperature Change, Body

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Validity of infrared thermography for properly diagnosing musculoskeletal pain and their clinical applicability is lacking. This study investigates temperature changes on the upper extremity before and after a suprathreshold stimulation (painful stimulus) with a digital algometer over the infraspinatus muscle. The same procedure is performed in two consecutive days, 24 hours apart (Day-1 and Day-2). At the end of Day-1, an eccentric exercise is performed in order to to induce delayed onset muscle soreness on the external rotators of the shoulder.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being healthy and free from any pain specific to the upper limbs and/or in general.

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous history of chronic pain.
  • Any systemic diseases or regional pathology which can interfere with the outcome measures.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in temperature of pixels on the upper extremity: infrared thermography

    Time frame: Day-1 (baseline assessment, pre exercise before painful stimulus), Day-1 (baseline assessment, pre exercise after painful stimulus), Day-2 (24 hours post-exercise before painful stimulus), Day-2 (24 hours post-exercise after painful stimulus)

    A thermography image of the upper extremity of the body will be taken on both days of assessment before and after applying a painful stimulus. Changes in colour pixels will be analysed to determine temperature changes.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes in Pressure Pain Thresholds: pressure algometry

    Time frame: Day-1 (baseline assessment, pre exercise before painful stimulus), Day-2 (24 hours post-exercise before painful stimulus)

    Changes in pressure pain thresholds will be determined with pressure algometry over the infraspinatus muscle. Pressure Pain Threshold is defined as the exact time point where the pressure is first being perceived as painful.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad San Jorge

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Registry information

Official study title

The Contribution and Validity of Infrared Thermography in the Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Pain

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Sep 20, 2019
Registry last updated
Sep 20, 2019

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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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