Scientists inject pain to uncover walking secrets
NCT ID NCT06411197
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how muscle pain affects walking in healthy people aged 18 to 45. Participants receive six injections in leg muscles—some cause temporary pain, others do not—while their movements are tracked with cameras and force plates. The goal is to understand pain's effect on gait, not to treat any condition.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 36 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy men and women aged 18-45 years Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Drug addiction, defined as the use of cannabis, opioids, or other drugs * Previous or current neurologic or musculoskeletal illnesses * Current pain * Lack of ability to cooperate
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aalborg University
RECRUITINGAalborg, North Denmark, 9000, Denmark
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