Volunteers Needed for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pain and Physical Activity Study

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Anthony Kaleth, PhD

Primary Investigator

Volunteers Needed for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pain and Physical Activity Study
Not Recruiting
18 years - 65 years
All
Phase N/A
50 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

What is this study about?
We are comparing the effects of brief bouts of physical activity on bodily pain thresholds in persons with and without obstructive sleep apnea.
 
Who can participate?

Overweight adults (BMI > 25) between the ages of 18 to 65 years.

Detailed description of study

What happens during study participation?
Participants will be asked to complete 5 visits for this research study (3 visits will be conducted in-person at the Physical Activity and Pain Lab in the IUPUI Athletic and Fitness Center located at 250 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN, 46202 and the other two visits will be conducted by phone or e-mail).

  • Visit #1:  Participants will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires regarding pain, sleep, and physical activity. A brief pain assessment will also be conducted using an algometer, which is a small device used to apply a controlled amount of pressure to a given area of the body.  Participants will also be asked to wear an activity monitor during the day and at night for one week. 

  • Visits #2 and #4:  Participants will be asked to complete either a walking intervention org intervention. Different assessments will be administered during each intervention to assess levels of fatigue and pain at specific time points. 

  • Visits #3 and #5:  Participants will complete a follow-up assessment conducted by phone or e-mail. 
     

Study participation will last approximately 1.5-2 weeks. 
 
Incentive/compensation

  • Participants will receive a gift card for completing all of the study requirements. 

  • Parking will also be validated for each visit that takes place at IUPUI.

 
Additional Information
Study title:  Effects of Brief Bouts of Intermittent Walking on Bodily Pain in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
 
This study is being conducted by Monica Teagardin and Dr. Anthony Kaleth with the IUPUI Department of Kinesiology.
 
To learn more about Anthony Kaleth and his research interests, please visit this link:  https://shhs.iupui.edu/connect/directory/kaleth-tony.html

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Overweight
  • Age: 18 years - 65 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Between the ages of 18-65 years
  • Report musculoskeletal pain within the last month
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2
     
Exclusion Criteria:
  • Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea
  • Cardiovascular issues such as uncontrolled blood pressure over 150/95 mmHg, heart failure, or history of acute myocardial infarction
  • Systemic disease (e.g., severe osteoarthritis) or musculoskeletal injury that restricts normal daily activities
  • Orthopedic limitations that cause restrictions with daily activity
  • Neurological disease
  • Known peripheral neuropathy
  • Chronic opioid use (defined as ≥ 90 days)
  • Currently pregnant
  • At risk for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (STOP-BANG score ≥ 3)
  • Physically active
     

Updated on 23 Mar 2025. Study ID: 19376-HC

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