changes in neck mobility and pressure pain threshold levels in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease after osteopathic technique.

Completed

• Conditions: Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617000188336
• Lead Sponsor: RIA EGUARAS SAINZ DE MURIETA

Brief Summary

The scores of the GerdQ test decreased in the EG compared to those in the control group. In data at baseline and Week 2, results suggest that theapplication of the osteopathic manual treatment in subjects with GERD produced a significant improvement in symptoms compared to the application of the sham maneuver ,in intergroup comparison. There were no significant changes after the two applications of the sham technique.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-02-03
• Study Completion: 2018-03-07
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must be previously diagnosed of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Patients must be 18 years old at least and under 70 years old, and be able to understand and answer the questionnaire.
- They must have signed the informed consent to take part of the study.
- Patients must tolerate cervical movements (flexoextension, sidebending, rotation)

Exclusion Criteria

They will be excluded:
- Patients with ulcus peptic, irritable bowel sindrome, gastric cancer or gastric surgery during the last year.
- Patients with recent vertebral fracture or trauma.
- Patients under physiotherapy for cervical or dorsal spine in the moment of the study.
- Patients with systemic diseases affecting cervical or dorsal spine, such as reumathoid arthritis.
- Prengant women or women trying to get pregnant.
- Patients who are taking part in other clinical study.
- Patients undergoing through chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Patients with psychiatric problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
change in severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, assessed using the GerdQ questionnaire[baseline and at 1 week after the intervention commencement];Determine the changes in range of motion of cervical spine, measured with CROM goniometer[before and immediately following each treatment session ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pressure pain threshold level in 4th cervical vertebra, 3rd and 5th toracic vertebras, upper trapezius trigger points and external auditory canal sensibility measured with digital algometer[immediately pre and post- intervention. ]