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NCT02249858 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Palpatory and Ultrasound Assessment of Cervical Dysfunctions and the Effect of Cervical High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) Technique
A clinical trial, sponsored by New York Institute of Technology.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 51
- Enrollment target
NCT02249858: Completed study, sponsored by New York Institute of Technology.
NCT02249858 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by New York Institute of Technology. The registered enrollment target is 51 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02249858 has completed, sponsored by New York Institute of Technology.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 51 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Osteopathic medicine is a distinct school of medicine. Osteopathic physicians evaluate the neuromusculoskeletal system and work to achieve normal body mechanics. They use palpation to identify somatic dysfunctions. After performing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), such as high velocity low amplitude (HVLA), a dysfunction is reassessed by palpatory assessment. While there are studies which show the effectiveness of OMT, a challenge remains to objectively assess a somatic dysfunction. The purpose of this study is to investigate the content validity of the palpatory examination for the cervical spine using ultrasonography and the effects of a single cervical HVLA technique. Content validity is the extent to which a measure adequately and comprehensively measures what it claims to be measuring. The Investigators aim to objectively assess diagnosis and treatment of the cervical spine. HVLA technique employs a rapid, therapeutic force of brief duration that travels a short distance within the anatomic range of motion of a joint, and that engages the restrictive barrier in one or more planes of motion to elicit release of restriction. It is also known as a thrust technique. The goal of the treatment is the restoration of physiological motion to the dysfunctional joint. Proper diagnosis of a joint dysfunction is important for spinal manipulation. Little assessment has been made of the clinician's ability to reliably identify a joint with biomechanical dysfunctions. Few studies attempt to address the challenge of evidence-based clinical practice. These have found the benefit of consensus training. In a study conducted by Shaw et al., ultrasound machine was used to assess the content validity of palpatory examination and objectively assess the effect of HVLA in the lumbar spine. The investigators aim to adapt the protocol for the cervical spine, but with the addition of a control cohort. Subjects will be subjected to the cranial vault hold, which assesses the pri
Primary Outcome
Measured rotation of the cervical spine
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Cranial Vault Hold
- PROCEDURE Cervical HVLA
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 51 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-05 |
What the finished NCT02249858 record still lists
NCT02249858 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 51 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Cranial Vault Hold is the first listed.
NCT02249858 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02249858 about?
NCT02249858 is a clinical study titled "Palpatory and Ultrasound Assessment of Cervical Dysfunctions and the Effect of Cervical High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) Technique". Osteopathic medicine is a distinct school of medicine. Osteopathic physicians evaluate the neuromusculoskeletal system and work to achieve normal body mechanics. They use palpation to identify somatic dysfunctions. After performing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), such as high velocity low ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02249858?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 51 participants. The study started on 2013-11. Estimated completion is 2017-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02249858?
The interventions under investigation include: Cranial Vault Hold (PROCEDURE), Cervical HVLA (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02249858?
This trial is sponsored by New York Institute of Technology, which has 49 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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