Effect of thoracic spine manipulation on pulmonary function in swimmers with asthma – a study protocol of a randomized controlled crossover trial.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Asthma; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Other alternative and complementary medicine; Respiratory - Asthma

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001636842
• Lead Sponsor: Ipluso - Escola Superior de Saúde Ribeiro Sanches

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-11-29
• Last Update Posted: 14 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 26

Inclusion Criteria

Previously diagnosed with asthma.
Without contraindications to TSM or to co-interventions used in the study.
Aged between 16 and 30 years.
Who have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 (inclusive).

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities
Osteopathic/chiropractor treatment in the 4-week prior to the start of the study.
Thoracic scoliosis greater than 25º.
Previous sternum/clavicle/rib/vertebra fracture in the last twelve months.
Those who do not meet the general considerations for lung testing requirements according to the General considerations for lung function testing”.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified