Pain Threshold Measurements in High and Low Altitude Among Healthy Volunteer Adults: A Comparative Study

Taif University

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Pain

Treatments: Other: pain threshold measurement

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02752854

TU217

U1111-1181-8637 (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

one measurement of pain threshold in high altitude and in low altitude using pressure algometer and Situational pain scale.

Full description

the aim of the study is to compare between pain threshold in high 1.9000 m above sea level and low altitude at sea level in healthy volunteer adults.

Assessment performed using:

1. pressure algometer.
2. situational pain scale

Enrollment: 484 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 52 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• age 18-52 years old.
• healthy volunteers

Exclusion criteria

• no musculoskeletal problems including muscle spasm
• no recent injuries or operations.
• not suffering from any painful condition.
• not on pain medications or antidepressant

Trial design

484 participants in 2 patient groups

Group A

Description:

Pain threshold measurement in high altitude

Treatment:

Other: pain threshold measurement

Group B

Description:

Pain threshold measurement in low altitude

Treatment:

Other: pain threshold measurement