Nerve stretches may ease chronic pain in seniors
NCT ID NCT07449819
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tests whether doing specific nerve exercises (called neural mobilization) twice a week for 8 weeks can reduce pain and improve daily function in older adults with chronic muscle or joint pain. Four participants aged 60+ will keep a daily pain diary and be supervised by a physiotherapist. The goal is to see if this gentle exercise approach offers a drug-free way to manage ongoing pain.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 4 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- 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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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years or older * People with chronic musculoskeletal pain Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals undergoing surgery in the last 3 months * Individuals diagnosed with dementia, cancer, thrombosis, or central nervous system injury (e.g., stroke); * Individuals who are receiving another physiotherapy intervention * Individuals who do not understand the Portuguese language * Individuals with mild cognitive impairment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro (Portugal)
Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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