Effects of Osteopathic Technique on Autonomic Nervous System Activity (NCT06554834) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Osteopathic Technique on Autonomic Nervous System Activity
Poland109 participantsStarted 2024-06-20
Plain-language summary
Cranial osteopathic manipulation technique for brain and cranial nerve function, known as the fourth ventricle compression (CV4), has been recognized. Rib raising (RR), aimed at reducing rib restriction and conditions associated with sympathetic hypertonia, is also employed. This study aimed to assess, in about 109 healthy individuals, the effects of osteopathic techniques (CV4 and RR) on autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity, as measured by heart rate variability (HRV).
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 20 and 60 years.
* Subjects not currently undergoing any form of rehabilitation, physiotherapy, or osteopathy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unstable arrhythmia in the patient's history and symptoms related to chest organs (retrosternal pain, difficulty breathing).
* Pregnancy.
* Menstruation.
* Smoking.
* Symptoms suggestive of disorders related to bowel obstruction (bloating with pain, vomiting, diarrhea).
* Surgical treatment in the head.
* Neurological diseases.
* Back and peripheral joint pain, trauma, and musculoskeletal dysfunction in the last 12 months.
* Having undergone physiotherapy or osteopathy treatment within the last month, regardless of the reason
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Timeframe: Measurements will be taken at three time points: before the intervention (baseline), immediately after the third session (post-intervention), and one month after the final session (follow-up).
2
High-Frequency Power (HF)
Timeframe: Measurements will be taken at three time points: before the intervention (baseline), immediately after the third session (post-intervention), and one month after the final session (follow-up).
3
Low-Frequency Power (LF
Timeframe: Measurements will be taken at three time points: before the intervention (baseline), immediately after the third session (post-intervention), and one month after the final session (follow-up).
4
LF/HF Ratio
Timeframe: Measurements will be taken at three time points: before the intervention (baseline), immediately after the third session (post-intervention), and one month after the final session (follow-up).