The Effects of Cervical Spine Manipulation On Postural Control

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Posture

• Registration Number: NCT00524654
• Lead Sponsor: Logan College of Chiropractic

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) chiropractic cervical manipulation on the patient's postural control as measured by a force plate.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-08
• Study First Submitted: 2007-08-31
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-08-31
• Study First Posted: 2007-09-03
• Primary Completion: 2007-12
• Study Completion: 2007-12
• Status Verified: 2008-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-10-16
• Last Update Posted: 2008-10-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• Students
• Normal healthy adults

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous or ongoing foot, ankle, or hip problems
• Experiencing vertigo, visual difficulties and other disorders that would make it difficult to balance for a set period of time.
• Anyone with high risk for injury due to cervical manipulation
• Anyone with training in areas of activity that require superior balance
• Body mass index over 30

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Logan College; 🇺🇸 Chesterfield, Missouri, United States