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The Effects of Cervical Spine Manipulation On Postural Control

NCT ID: NCT00524654

Last Updated: 2008-10-17

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-08-31

Study Completion Date

2007-12-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to test the effect of high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) chiropractic cervical manipulation on the patient's postural control as measured by a force plate.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Posture

Keywords

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To determine the effects of cervical spine manipulation on postural control.

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Interventions

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HVLA chiropractic manipulation

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Students
* Normal healthy adults

Exclusion Criteria

* Previous or ongoing foot, ankle, or hip problems
* Experiencing vertigo, visual difficulties and other disorders that would make it difficult to balance for a set period of time.
* Anyone with high risk for injury due to cervical manipulation
* Anyone with training in areas of activity that require superior balance
* Body mass index over 30
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Logan College of Chiropractic

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Principal Investigators

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Rodger Tepe, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Logan College

Locations

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Logan College

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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SR0411060017

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id