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NCT04823637 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Evaluating for a Correlation Between Osteopathic Examination and Ultrasonography on Thoracic Spine Asymmetry
A clinical trial, sponsored by Midwestern University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 74
- Enrollment target
NCT04823637: Completed study, sponsored by Midwestern University.
NCT04823637 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Midwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 74 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04823637 has completed, sponsored by Midwestern University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 74 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Context: Thoracic spine is a common area of focus in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) for a variety of conditions. Thoracic spine somatic dysfunction diagnosis is achieved by palpating for asymmetry at the tips of the transverse processes. Previous studies reveal that, instead of following the rule of threes, the transverse processes of a given thoracic vertebra generally align with the spinous process of the vertebra above. Ultrasonography has been widely used as a diagnostic tool to monitor musculoskeletal conditions. Ultrasound has the advantage of absence of radiation, and has shown comparable results to gold standard modalities like MRI in some areas of the spine. In the case of thoracic somatic dysfunction, ultrasound can be used to determine the location of each vertebral transverse process and its relationship with the spinous process. Previous studies have investigated the correlation between osteopathic manipulative medicine and ultrasonography of the cervical, lumbar, and sacral regions. However, no study has yet compared osteopathic structural examination with ultrasonographic examination of the thoracic vertebral region. Objective: To determine whether there is a dependable correlation of osteopathic palpatory findings of the thoracic transverse processes with the measurements of ultrasonography. Methods: Subjects were student volunteers recruited from the Midwestern University - Glendale campus. A non-toxic, non-permanent marker was used to mark bony landmarks on the skin to be used by the osteopathic examiners. Two osteopathic physicians (OMM1, OMM2) separately performed structural exams by palpating T2-T5 transverse processes to determine vertebral rotation. Two trained sonographers (US1, US2) separately scanned and measured the distance from the tip of the spinous process to the adjacent transverse processes of the vertebral segment below. Demographic variables were summarized with mean and standard deviation. Interexaminer reliability was
Primary Outcome
We looked at the interexaminer reliability between ultrasound and osteopathic structural exam of the thoracic spine.
Interventions
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Ultrasonography vs Osteopathic manipulative medicine structural exam
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 74 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-10-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-01-14 |
What the finished NCT04823637 record still lists
NCT04823637 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 74 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Ultrasonography vs Osteopathic manipulative medicine structural exam is the first listed.
NCT04823637 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04823637 about?
NCT04823637 is a clinical study titled "Evaluating for a Correlation Between Osteopathic Examination and Ultrasonography on Thoracic Spine Asymmetry". Context: Thoracic spine is a common area of focus in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) for a variety of conditions. Thoracic spine somatic dysfunction diagnosis is achieved by palpating for asymmetry at the tips of the transverse processes. Previous studies reveal that, instead of following th...
What is the current status of trial NCT04823637?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 74 participants. The study started on 2019-10-10. Estimated completion is 2021-01-14.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04823637?
The interventions under investigation include: Ultrasonography vs Osteopathic manipulative medicine structural exam (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04823637?
This trial is sponsored by Midwestern University, which has 15 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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