Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Role of the Rate of Force Application in Responses to Spinal Manipulation Therapy (NCT NCT02550132)

NCT ID: NCT02550132

Last Updated: 2016-02-05

Results Overview

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

25 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

During the 150N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Results posted on

2016-02-05

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Overall Study
STARTED
25
Overall Study
COMPLETED
25
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

The Role of the Rate of Force Application in Responses to Spinal Manipulation Therapy

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Age, Continuous
24.76 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
25 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 150N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Left T6 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
3.72 ratio
Standard Error 0.68

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 150N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Left T8 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
2.83 ratio
Standard Error 0.30

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 150N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Right T6 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
3.03 ratio
Standard Error 0.35

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 150N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Right T8 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
3.51 ratio
Standard Error 0.84

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 200N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Left T6 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
4.75 ratio
Standard Error 0.76

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 200N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Left T8 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
4.12 ratio
Standard Error 0.50

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 200N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Right T6 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
3.13 ratio
Standard Error 0.33

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 200N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Right T8 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
3.46 ratio
Standard Error 0.41

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 250N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Left T6 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
4.92 ratio
Standard Error 0.91

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 250N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Left T8 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
4.03 ratio
Standard Error 0.52

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 250N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Right T6 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
3.40 ratio
Standard Error 0.40

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 250N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Right T8 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
3.57 ratio
Standard Error 0.55

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 300N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Left T6 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
4.17 ratio
Standard Error 0.53

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 300N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Left T8 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
4.80 ratio
Standard Error 0.88

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 300N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Right T6 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
3.87 ratio
Standard Error 0.64

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 300N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Normalized amplitude (RMS) of surface electromyography response. The normalisation was achieved by dividing the obtained RMS by the RMS value before thrust application.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Right T8 Normalized Root Mean Square (RMS) Value
3.79 ratio
Standard Error 0.49

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 150N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Sixth Thoracic Vertebra
0.81 cm
Standard Error 0.04

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 150N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Seventh Thoracic Vertebra
1.01 cm
Standard Error 0.03

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 150N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Eighth Thoracic Vertebra
0.76 cm
Standard Error 0.04

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 200N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Sixth Thoracic Vertebra
1.18 cm
Standard Error 0.07

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 200N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Seventh Thoracic Vertebra
1.32 cm
Standard Error 0.06

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 200N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Eighth Thoracic Vertebra
1.10 cm
Standard Error 0.05

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 250N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Sixth Thoracic Vertebra
1.48 cm
Standard Error 0.06

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 250N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Seventh Thoracic Vertebra
1.69 cm
Standard Error 0.05

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 250N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Eighth Thoracic Vertebra
1.40 cm
Standard Error 0.05

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 300N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Sixth Thoracic Vertebra
1.74 cm
Standard Error 0.09

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 300N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Seventh Thoracic Vertebra
1.40 cm
Standard Error 0.08

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During the 300N spinal manipulation procedure, assessed up to 2 seconds following thrust onset

Absolute posterior to anterior vertebral displacement during the spinal manipulation in centimeter

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Participants
n=25 Participants
All volunteers will participate in an experimental session. Participants will be delivered four different spinal manipulations (SMT) at T7 with a rate of force application of about 2200 Newtons/seconds and a preload force of 25 Newtons (N). SMTs will differed in their time to peak force (ms) and peak force (N), respectively fixed as follow for each applied SMT: (1)57 ms / 150 N, (2)80 ms / 200 N, (3)102 ms / 250 N and (4)125 ms / 300 N.
Vertebral Displacement of the Eighth Thoracic Vertebra
1.70 cm
Standard Error 0.07

Adverse Events

Participants

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr Martin Descarreaux DC, PhD

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Phone: 18193765011

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place