NCT00733837

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.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2008

Shorter than P25 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2008

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 11, 2008

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 13, 2008

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2008

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

December 18, 2008

Status Verified

December 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

August 11, 2008

Last Update Submit

December 17, 2008

Conditions

ProprioceptionMuscle Activation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • sonographic measurement of multifitus thickness

    pre - post

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • cervical spine repositioning error

    pre - post

Study Arms (1)

A

EXPERIMENTAL

This is a repeated measures study. All participants experience the same conditions.

Other: Nonspecific, Innocuous, Mechanoreceptor Stimulation

Interventions

Nonspecific, Innocuous, Mechanoreceptor StimulationOTHER

A custom device will be used to provide light manual cervical traction

A

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

  • 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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Logan College

Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017, United States

Location

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 11, 2008

First Posted

August 13, 2008

Study Start

July 1, 2008

Primary Completion

October 1, 2008

Study Completion

October 1, 2008

Last Updated

December 18, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-12

Locations

US(1)