About this trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the anticipation of pain influences gait control and psychophysiological responses in healthy individuals. Participants will receive a neutral cream described either as potentially painful (experimental group) or inert (control group), and their behavioral and physiological adaptations will be measured during walking tasks.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Aged 18-35 years
Healthy participant with no self-reported diagnosed neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiovascular disorders
Body Mass Index (BMI) < 30
Ability to walk unaided for at least 10 minutes without major physical limitations
Disqualifiers
Presence of pain at the time of testing
Self-reported diagnosed condition affecting mobility
Known allergy to any component of the study cream
Allergy to EMG electrode adhesives
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Pain expectation conditioning
- Comparator (Control Group)
- Intervention: Gait
Treatment groups
Locations
1Sponsors and collaborators
Universite de Picardie Jules Verne
Lead sponsor