The Effect of Osteopathic Treatment on Craniocervico-Mandibular Dysfunction

Part of paid clinical trials in Auburn, Alabama.

Sponsor
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Study ID
NCT06471426
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Headache
  • Neck Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
19 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment — OTHER
    The following methods of evaluation and treatment will be utilized on all subjects: Indirect myofascial release to the cervical region, osteopathic cranial manipulation, sacral articular technique.

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to measure the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on tissues of the craniocervico-mandibular unit (CCMU) in individuals with neck pain and headaches. The main questions to answer are: 1. How does OMT affect CCMU muscle stiffness 2. How does OMT affect jaw motion 3. How does OMT affect autonomic function 4. Is pain pressure threshold affected by OMT of the CCMU Participants will undergo the following interventions: 1. Photos taken to measure head and neck angles 2. Ultrasound 3. Smooth Pursuit Neck Torsion Test 4. Motion Capture 5. Autonomic Protocol 6. Algometry 7. Surveys

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 22, 2024
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Aug 22, 2026
Completion
Sep 22, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Group

Primary Outcome Measure

Muscle Stiffness [ Time Frame: 4-6 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-AuburnAuburnAlabama36832
Daniel Cawley, DC, MSHS, MS
[email protected]
334-442-4105

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