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The Effect of Osteopathic Treatment on Craniocervico-Mandibular Dysfunction
Sponsor: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to measure the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on tissues of the craniocervico-mandibular unit (CCMU) in individuals with neck pain and headaches. The main questions to answer are: 1. How does OMT affect CCMU muscle stiffness 2. How does OMT affect jaw motion 3. How does OMT affect autonomic function 4. Is pain pressure threshold affected by OMT of the CCMU Participants will undergo the following interventions: 1. Photos taken to measure head and neck angles 2. Ultrasound 3. Smooth Pursuit Neck Torsion Test 4. Motion Capture 5. Autonomic Protocol 6. Algometry 7. Surveys
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-04-22
Completion Date
2026-04-22
Last Updated
2025-08-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
The following methods of evaluation and treatment will be utilized on all subjects: Indirect myofascial release to the cervical region, osteopathic cranial manipulation, sacral articular technique.
Locations (1)
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn
Auburn, Alabama, United States