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The Effects of Performing a Motor Imagery Task on Cortical Excitability During Acute Experimental Muscle Pain and Acute Itch
Sponsor: Aalborg University
Summary
The aim of this project is to determine the effects of performing a motor imagery task on cortical excitability during acute experimental muscle pain (induced by hypertonic saline), acute histaminergic itch (induced by histamine), and non-histaminergic itch stimulation (triggered by Cowhage). We hypothesize that motor imagery will counteract the alterations in cortical excitability observed during experimental muscle pain and both itch models.
Official title: Investigation of the Neurophysiological and Psychological Aspects of Itch
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-10-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2024-11-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Hypertonic Saline
A bolus injection of hypertonic saline (7% NaCl) will be administered to the FDI muscle using a 1 mL syringe with a disposable needle (27G), and the volume of the bolus will be 0.1 mL
Histamine
A small drop of histamine dihydrochloride will be applied to a previously determined area on the volar forearm, followed by a prick through the drop
Cowhage
This insertion is conducted by forceps using a stereomicroscope, and 30-35 spicules are gently rubbed into a 1 cm diameter skin area.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) will be used to evoke motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) in the muscle of interest and cortical responses (TMSevoked potentials - TEPs) in the motor cortex with a figure-eight-shaped cone coil.
Locations (2)
Aalborg University
Gistrup, Denmark
Aalborg University
Gistrup, Denmark