Cervical Multifidus Muscle Function

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Proprioception; Muscle Activation

• Registration Number: NCT00733837
• Lead Sponsor: Logan College of Chiropractic

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between cervical multifidi thickness, cervical spine proprioception and possible reflex activation of cervical multifidi through stimulation of joint mechanoreceptors. Cervical mechanoreceptors will be activated with an innocuous, nonspecific stimulation. Participants will have cervical spine proprioception assessed through joint position sense testing. The multifidus muscle thickness and activation state is to be assessed by sonography. These measures are done pre \& post to the innocuous stimulation. There is no specific hypothesis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-07
• Study First Submitted: 2008-08-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-08-12
• Study First Posted: 2008-08-13
• Primary Completion: 2008-10
• Study Completion: 2008-10
• Status Verified: 2008-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-12-17
• Last Update Posted: 2008-12-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Logan student, staff, or faculty, ages 18 - 30 years

Exclusion Criteria

• Fractures
• Tumors
• Dislocations
• Myopathies
• Signs and/or symptoms of neuromotor disorders
• Consumption of prescription drugs that affect the nervous system
• Recent cervical spine injuries or surgeries
• Pain
• Manipulative therapy within the preceding 7 days
• Neck pain

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
sonographic measurement of multifitus thickness	pre - post

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
cervical spine repositioning error	pre - post

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Logan College; 🇺🇸 Chesterfield, Missouri, United States