Effect of Orthopedic Blocking on Cervical Spine Flexion and Extension Strength

NCT ID: NCT00758888

Last Updated: 2009-07-24

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-09-30

Study Completion Date

2008-10-31

Brief Summary

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A few studies concerning the effects of joint manipulation have shown muscle responses distal to the site of manipulation. The purpose of this study is to determine if pelvic orthopedic blocking, a low force method of manipulating the sacroiliac joint, can have produce changes to cervical spine function.

Detailed Description

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All mechanoreceptor types are found in diarthrodial joints. Mechanoreceptor afferents have reflexive connections to motor neurons. Stimulation of muscle and joint afferents are known to produce reflexive muscle changes. Orthopedic blocking applies a gentle compression to the sacroiliac joints. The current study seeks to determine if orthopedic blocking of the sacroiliac joint can affect cervical spine function thereby serving as a useful adjunctive procedure in the treatment of cervical spine joint dysfunction. The current study will compare pre \& post treatment cervical isometric strength readings from an orthopedic blocking group, a trochanter belt group (another type of compression), and a sham group.

Conditions

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Sacroiliac Function

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Treatment

Place the blocks under the pelvis for 2 minutes

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Orthopedic Blocking

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Place the blocks under the pelvis for 2 minutes

Trochanter Belt

Participant is fitted with trochanter belt on the adjusting table and wear it while Investigator checks their flexion and extension strength.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Trochanter Belt

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Participant is fitted with trochanter belt on the adjusting table and wear it while Investigator checks their flexion and extension strength.

Sham

Participant lies on adjusting table, blocks are placed in a similar configuration but distant to actual points of leverage.

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Blocking Sham

Intervention Type OTHER

Participant lies on adjusting table, blocks are placed in a similar configuration but distant to actual points of leverage.

Interventions

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Orthopedic Blocking

Place the blocks under the pelvis for 2 minutes

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Trochanter Belt

Participant is fitted with trochanter belt on the adjusting table and wear it while Investigator checks their flexion and extension strength.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Blocking Sham

Participant lies on adjusting table, blocks are placed in a similar configuration but distant to actual points of leverage.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Logan faculty, students, or staff 18-30 years of age with a leg-length inequality of 5mm or more.

Exclusion Criteria

* Fractures
* Tumors
* Myopathies
* Consumption of prescription drugs that affect nervous system function
* Recent cervical spine injuries or surgeries
* Cervical pain
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Logan College of Chiropractic

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Logan College of Chiropractic

Locations

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Logan College of Chiropractic

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Kristan Giggey, DC

Role: CONTACT

636-230-1942 ext. 1942

Other Identifiers

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RD0801080145

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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