Pain study: Moderate Fat Meal vs High Fat Meal
Official title Association Between Body Composition and Pain in Spinal Cord Injury
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05459207
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if eating a high-fat meal changes pain levels and body inflammation compared to a moderate-fat meal. It also looks at how body composition affects these changes.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for adults with a chronic spinal cord injury.
- What's involved
- Participants will eat specific meals and undergo tests to measure pain sensitivity and inflammation markers.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or number of visits required.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Age 18-70 years
- Spinal cord injury occurring at least 2 years prior to study entry
- Neurological level of injury (LOI) between C4 and L2
- American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) A-D
- English-speaking.
You likely can't join if
- Cognitive dysfunction that limits ability to adequately understand the risks of the study or are otherwise unable to consent
- Health conditions associated with chronic systemic inflammation unrelated to weight or adiposity (e.g., systemic autoimmune diseases, recurrent or...
- Conditions that preclude measurement of body composition by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA; e.g., lower limb contracture \> 15 degrees)
- Inability to obtain free-flowing blood from a superficial forearm or hand vein
- Pregnant women
- Prisoners
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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