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Osteopathic Protocol for Insomnia in College Students
Sponsor: Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Summary
In this randomized controlled experimental trial, it is aimed to determine the effectiveness of an osteopathic protocol treatment for insomnia in college students. In this study, will be used the Compression of 4th ventricle (CV4) and the diaphragmatic breathing technique.
Official title: Osteopathic Protocol for Insomnia in College Students: RCT
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 28 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2024-09
Completion Date
2024-12
Last Updated
2024-04-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
4th ventricle compression technique
For the CV4 the mediator's hands assume a specific position: one on top of the other, with the tips of the thumbs joined together in a "V" shape, positioned approximately on the process spinous between the patient's second and third cervical vertebrae, pointing downwards.
Sham Technique
The participant is instructed to lie down in the supine position while the mediator assumes a position at the head of the table and places their hands on the participant's shoulders. This technique is performed for 5 minutes.
Diaphragmatic breathing technique
For the diaphragmatic breathing the participant will place one hand on their chest and the other over their abdomen. Both of their hands will be overlapped by the mediator's, so it is easier to feel the correct breathing movements to be performed.