Pain may disrupt how we learn movements, especially as we age

NCT ID NCT05471557

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looked at how short-term pain impacts the ability to learn and remember new walking patterns in 61 healthy young (18-35) and older (55-85) adults. Researchers measured how well participants learned and retained a new way of walking while experiencing pain, and compared results between age groups. The goal was to understand if pain worsens motor learning and if age-related cognitive decline plays a role.

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Locations

  • University of Delaware

    Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States

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