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Effect of Osteopathic Manipulation on Postural Stability in the Elderly

NCT ID: NCT01153412

Last Updated: 2016-11-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-08-31

Study Completion Date

2010-04-30

Brief Summary

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Postural stability and balance are defined as the body's ability to return the body back to its equilibrium point when exposed to a perturbation. This exploratory project is based on the hypotheses that decreased balance (increased sway as measured by the center of pressure of the body during quiet standing) causes an increased risk of falls and osteopathic manipulative treatment can improve postural balance. To test these hypotheses, the investigators will investigate the kinematics (study of the way the body moves) of postural balance in two cohorts of healthy elders, those receiving manipulation and those not receiving manipulation. We hypothesize that OMT is effective to increase postural stability, balance.

Detailed Description

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Postural stability and balance are defined as the body's ability to return the body back to its equilibrium point when exposed to a perturbation. This exploratory project is based on the hypotheses that decreased balance(increased sway as measured by the center of pressure of the body during quiet standing) causes an increased risk of falls and osteopathic manipulative treatment can improve postural balance. To test these ideas, the investigators will investigate the kinematics(study of the way the body moves)of postural balance in two cohorts of healthy elders, those receiving manipulation and those not receiving manipulation. We hypothesize that OMT is effective to increase postural stability, balance.

Specific Aims Aim 1: To measure balance in a cohort of healthy elders(age 65 and over)using a force plate to measure center of pressure in the Anterior/posterior and medial-lateral directions during quiet standing with the eyes open, with the eyes closed and during a Romberg test.

Aim 2: To evaluate the effectiveness of OMT to improve balance in a healthy elderly population. We will observe the progression of improvement in balance in one group who will receive OMT for four weeks compared to the other who will not receive OMT.

Aim 3: To examine any potential impact and efficacy of OMT on cardiac and circulatory responses by measuring blood flow and circulation.

Conditions

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Balance Control in Elderly

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Control Group

Control group no intervention

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Osteopathic Manipulative medicine group

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Intervention Type OTHER

Osteopathic manipulation to determine balance and stability in elderly

Interventions

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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Osteopathic manipulation to determine balance and stability in elderly

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 65 years ofage and older
* Healthy
* Male and Female

Exclusion Criteria

* Self report of a condition that could impair balance, such as otoneurologic, musculoskeletal or neurological diseases.
* Under the age of 65
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of North Texas Health Science Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Rita Patterson, PhD

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Rita Patterson, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

UNTHSC

References

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Lopez D, King HH, Knebl JA, Kosmopoulos V, Collins D, Patterson RM. Effects of comprehensive osteopathic manipulative treatment on balance in elderly patients: a pilot study. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2011 Jun;111(6):382-8. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2011.111.6.382.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 21771924 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2008-087

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id