Can a short walk ease your ache? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT06886906
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how short walks affect pain in older adults who have muscle or joint pain. Researchers will measure pain during movement and how the body adapts to pain. 40 adults who have had pain in the past month can join. The goal is to better understand the link between movement and pain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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55 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling men and women * Answer yes to the following question: Have you experienced any musculoskeletal pain (pain affecting joints, bones, ligaments, tendons or muscles) in the past month? Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular issues such as uncontrolled blood pressure over 150/99 mmHg, heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction; * Angina in the last month (squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in chest) * Serious systemic disease or condition (e.g., severe osteoarthritis, injury) that restricts normal daily activities * Neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy) * Serious psychiatric conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or hospitalization within the preceding year for psychiatric illness * Known peripheral neuropathy * Chronic opioid use (defined as ≥ 90 days) * Unable to walk for 6 minutes without assistive devices Session exclusion criteria: • Participants will be asked to not participate in vigorous or unaccustomed exercise 48 hours prior to each study session.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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250 University Blvd
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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