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NCT06851234 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment RCT and Computational Modeling for Head Injuries in Mixed Martial Artists
A NA study of Head Injury Trauma, sponsored by New York Institute of Technology.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06851234: Recruiting NA study of Head Injury Trauma, sponsored by New York Institute of Technology.
NCT06851234 is a NA study of Head Injury Trauma that is actively recruiting participants, run by New York Institute of Technology. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06851234, a NA study of Head Injury Trauma, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by New York Institute of Technology.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose is to test how osteopathic medicine (OMM) improves recovery after a hit to the head during Mixed Martials Arts (MMA). The small changes in the bone, joints, and fluids during head injuries may lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The OMM is adjusting the body with the doctors' hands. The goal is to restore alignment and release tension. The head is treated with the doctors' hands placed gently on the head or face. It was previously found to improve symptoms and recovery of memory after head injuries in college athletes. There haven't been clinical trials of this procedure in MMA fighters. Yet, they often get injuries to the part of the brain that releases hormones. Referrals for tests for the hormones are available. Individuals who participate in MMA fighting or sparring matches may join this study. Those who don't get hit in the head or a concussion will contribute to our understanding the osteopathic structural physical exam and fluid dynamics of the head in relation to brain function tests. Those who get hit in the head may be put in the treatment procedure or sham-placebo group. Participants will not be told which group they are in. We anticipate that 100 individuals of any gender will enroll in this study at NYIT Academic Health Care Center (AHCC). To be in this study, the participant must: Part 1 - Before the fight: 1. Plan to participate in an MMA fight or sparring match, 2. 18 to 50 years of age, 3. Be able to do online cognitive neuropsychology tests for memory, reaction time, and symptoms. Part-2-After the fight: (1) Have been hit in the head, or had a head injury, during a fight The participant cannot be in this study if they have: Part 1- Before the fight: 1. a current or previous spinal cord injury, 2. a traumatic brain injury within the past six months, 3. inability to tolerate the sports physical, 4. a diagnosis of brain degeneration, 5. low hormones levels from the brain, 6. Pregnancy Participants won't get referred for hormone te
Primary Outcome
Osteopathic structural exam is a detailed physical exam of the biophysical characteristics such as biomechanical alignment. Testing will be done pre-fight, post-fight, and after the two follow up visits.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE osteopathic manipulative medicine
- PROCEDURE The sham light touch will be performed by an investigator not trained in bodywork or a first--year osteopathic medical student.
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Academic Health Care Center of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine - Greenvale
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06851234 shows while recruiting
NCT06851234 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Head Injury Trauma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which osteopathic manipulative medicine is the first listed.
NCT06851234 reports a single indexed study location in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06851234 about?
NCT06851234 is a clinical study titled "Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment RCT and Computational Modeling for Head Injuries in Mixed Martial Artists". The purpose is to test how osteopathic medicine (OMM) improves recovery after a hit to the head during Mixed Martials Arts (MMA). The small changes in the bone, joints, and fluids during head injuries may lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The OMM is adjusting the body with the doctors' hands. Th...
What is the current status of trial NCT06851234?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2024-11-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06851234 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head Injury Trauma.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06851234?
The interventions under investigation include: osteopathic manipulative medicine (PROCEDURE), The sham light touch will be performed by an investigator not trained in bodywork or a first--year osteopathic medical student. (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06851234?
This trial is sponsored by New York Institute of Technology, which has 49 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06851234 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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