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NCT07054840 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Pain and Split-belt Motor Learning in Older Adults
A NA study of Pain and Aging, sponsored by University of Delaware.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 34
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07054840: Recruiting NA study of Pain and Aging, sponsored by University of Delaware.
NCT07054840 is a NA study of Pain and Aging that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Delaware. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07054840, a NA study of Pain and Aging, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Delaware.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 34 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of acute pain, induced using an experimental pain paradigm of capsaicin paired with heat, on implicit locomotor learning and its retention in older adults.
Primary Outcome
Step length asymmetry averaged over the last 25 strides of the practice period on day 1.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Capsaicin 0.1% cream combined with a heat pack and applied to the lower leg
Study Locations (1)
Delaware
- Health Sciences Complex - Newark
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 34 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-05-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07054840 shows while recruiting
NCT07054840 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 34 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Capsaicin 0.1% cream combined with a heat pack and applied to the lower leg is the first listed.
NCT07054840 reports a single indexed study location in Delaware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07054840 about?
NCT07054840 is a clinical study titled "Pain and Split-belt Motor Learning in Older Adults". The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of acute pain, induced using an experimental pain paradigm of capsaicin paired with heat, on implicit locomotor learning and its retention in older adults.
What is the current status of trial NCT07054840?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 34 participants. The study started on 2025-08-26. Estimated completion is 2026-05-31.
What conditions does trial NCT07054840 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Aging, Older Adults, Motor Learning.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07054840?
The interventions under investigation include: Capsaicin 0.1% cream combined with a heat pack and applied to the lower leg (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07054840?
This trial is sponsored by University of Delaware, which has 106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07054840 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Delaware. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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