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A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study of the Effects of Instrument-Applied Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Postural Control

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Disequilibrium
Registration Number
NCT00521469
Lead Sponsor
Logan College of Chiropractic
Brief Summary

To determine the effects of instrument-applied chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT) on postural control.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Students, staff or faculty
Exclusion Criteria
  • No previous lower extremity injury, surgery, visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance
  • Systemic illness that could have an adverse effect on balance
  • Local infection, injury or other malignancy affecting the lower extremity
  • any unstable joints of the lower extremity
  • Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours
  • Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance
  • Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Logan College of Chiropractic

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Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

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