Effects of Walking Apnea at Low Lung Volume on Hypoalgesia, Cardiovascular Function and Respiratory Function

Launched by CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO LA SALLE · Nov 27, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into how a specific exercise called "walking apneas," which involves brief pauses in breathing while walking, can affect pain sensitivity, heart health, and breathing in healthy adults. The study lasts for 6 minutes and aims to see if this type of training can help reduce pain, improve heart function, and enhance respiratory health.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 64 years old and in good health, meaning you shouldn’t have any major health issues like heart or lung diseases. If you are pregnant, taking certain medications, or have experienced pain recently, you wouldn't be eligible. If you join, you can expect to take part in the walking apneas exercise and have your heart and breathing monitored during the session. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so it's a great opportunity to contribute to research that could help improve understanding of pain and respiratory health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • - Asymptomatic subjects aged between 18 and 64 years.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological or osteomuscular signs or pathologies.
• • History of epilepsy.
• • Pregnant
• • Pharmacological treatment.
• • Participants who present any type of pain on the day of the measurements or who have frequently suffered pain during the previous 4 weeks.