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The Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Heart Rate Variability in Children With Cerebral Palsy.
Sponsor: International Clinic of Rehabilitation, Ukraine
Summary
This randomized, sham-controlled crossover trial aims to evaluate the immediate effects of spinal manipulation on heart rate variability in children with cerebral palsy. Each participant will attend four experimental sessions conducted on separate days. In two sessions, spinal manipulation will be performed, and in two sessions, a sham procedure will be applied. The order of interventions will be randomized for each participant. Heart rate variability will be recorded before and after each intervention.
Official title: The Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Heart Rate Variability in Children With Cerebral Palsy. Randomised Comtrolled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-11-01
Last Updated
2026-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Spinal manipulation
A high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation will be delivered to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine with the participant in a standardized position. The procedure will be performed by a licensed practitioner experienced in pediatric care. Each session will last approximately the same duration as the sham procedure.
Sham Procedure
The sham procedure will involve light manual contact and positioning similar to spinal manipulation but without the application of high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust or joint cavitation. This procedure is designed to control for tactile and contextual effects of the intervention while minimizing physiological impact. The duration and environment will match those of the active intervention sessions.
Locations (1)
Elita Rehabilitation Center
Lviv, Ukraine