Comparative Effects of the Neurodynamic Slider and Tensioner Mobilisation Techniques on Sympathet… (NCT06098131) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Effects of the Neurodynamic Slider and Tensioner Mobilisation Techniques on Sympathetic Nervous System Function: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Cyprus90 participantsStarted 2021-09-10
Plain-language summary
In accordance with an independently matched group design methodology, 90 healthy volunteers (aged 18 to 40) were enlisted and randomly assigned to one of three experimental groups (sliding, tension, or control groups). The participants' group assignment was concealed from them. Using the Biopac MP36 electrodermal amplifier, constant skin conductors (SC) levels were captured for 20 minutes. A blind data collector used the Biopac software to gather the data. A pre and post-treatment measurement was taken with the thermal-camera and an ambulatory blood pressure monitor.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Aged between 18 and 40 years
. Body Mass Index less than 30
Exclusion criteria
. Previous History of Lower Back Pain
. Skin Disorders
. Previous Experience of Spinal Manual Therapy Treatment
. Previous Lower Limb Injuries or Trauma
. Food, Caffeine, Nicotine, or Alcohol consumed 3 hours before the experiment strenuous Activity done 3 hours before the experiment
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Timeframe: 7 min continuously monitoring will take place during the intervention (7 min following the start of the experiment).
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Thermo-Camera
Timeframe: Monitoring will start when participants will take the final sympathetic slump position on the plinth before the intervention (4 min following the starting of the experiment) and following the intervention (20 min following the start of the experiment).
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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Timeframe: Monitoring will start when participants will take the final sympathetic slump position on the plinth before the intervension (3 min following the starting of the experiment) and following the intevension (18 min following the start of the experiment).