CompletedNot Applicable

Immediate Effect of Cervical and Sacroiliac Manipulation on the Autonomic Nervous System and Balance

Turkey (Türkiye)96 participantsStarted 2024-05-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) chiropractic manipulation on the autonomic nervous system and baropodometric parameters. The effects of different manipulation techniques on pedobarographic analysis and the autonomic nervous system were examined.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willingness to participate voluntarily. * Signed informed consent form. * Age between 18 and 35 years. * No contraindications for chiropractic practices. Exclusion Criteria: * History of orthopedic disabilities related to the lower extremity. * Ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis. * History of foot sprain/strain within the past six months. * Presence of pathologies in the lumbar and sacroiliac regions (herniated discs, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis). * History of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. * Psychiatric disorders such as psychosis and depression. * Radicular root compressions causing progressive neurological deficits. * Bleeding/coagulation disorders and receiving anticoagulant treatment. * Acute fractures and orthopedic trauma. * Spinal cord tumors and meningeal tumors. * Intraosseous infections and acute inflammation, such as osteomyelitis. * Cauda equina syndrome. * Intracanicular hematomas. * Spinal cord hematomas in the spine. * Basilar invagination of the upper cervical region. * Aneurysmal bone cysts, osteoid osteomas, osteolastomas, giant cell bone tumors. * Post-surgical fixation prostheses. * Neoplastic diseases in muscles or other tissues. * Lhermitte's sign. * Syringomyelia. * Vertebral dislocations or hypermobile joints. * Advanced osteoporosis. * Vertebrobasilar insufficiency. Criteria for Withdrawal from the Study: * Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy. * The volunteer's desire to discontinue participation in t…

What they're measuring

Evaluation of Autonomic Nervous System

Timeframe: In the manipulation groups, measurements were repeated immediately after the manipulation, while in the control group, the initial measurements were repeated 30 minutes later.

Evaluation of Blood Pressure

Timeframe: In the manipulation groups, measurements were repeated immediately after the manipulation, while in the control group, the initial measurements were repeated 30 minutes later.

Analysis of Pedobarographic Data

Timeframe: In the manipulation groups, measurements were repeated immediately after the manipulation, while in the control group, the initial measurements were repeated 30 minutes later.

Evaluation of Pulse

Timeframe: In the manipulation groups, measurements were repeated immediately after the manipulation, while in the control group, the initial measurements were repeated 30 minutes later.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06642688

SponsorSEFA HAKTAN HATIK

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Evaluation of Autonomic Nervous System

Timeframe: In the manipulation groups, measurements were repeated immediately after the manipulation, while in the control group, the initial measurements were repeated 30 minutes later.

Evaluation of Blood Pressure

Timeframe: In the manipulation groups, measurements were repeated immediately after the manipulation, while in the control group, the initial measurements were repeated 30 minutes later.

Analysis of Pedobarographic Data

Timeframe: In the manipulation groups, measurements were repeated immediately after the manipulation, while in the control group, the initial measurements were repeated 30 minutes later.

Evaluation of Pulse

Timeframe: In the manipulation groups, measurements were repeated immediately after the manipulation, while in the control group, the initial measurements were repeated 30 minutes later.