RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06471426

The Effect of Osteopathic Treatment on Craniocervico-Mandibular Dysfunction

Sponsor

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Apr 22, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Headache Neck Pain

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

Eligibility

Min Age: 19 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

male and female subjects 19-65 years old
neck pain and/or headaches of > 1 month duration

Exclusion Criteria15

prior cervical or thoracic spinal surgery
diagnosis cervical radiculopathy or pinched nerve in the neck
diagnosis of jaw disease or dysfunction
diagnosis of connective tissue or muscle disorders
diagnosis of cancer
previous spinal cord injury
Inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia
eye movement disorder
known pregnancy (hormonal changes affecting tissues could be a confounding variable)
tobacco use
known diabetes or prediabetes
allergy to ultrasound gel (propylene glycol)
history of manual therapy treatment within the past 2 weeks
history of injection for pain within the past month
currently taking muscle relaxers

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Interventions

OTHEROsteopathic 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.