CompletedNot Applicable

Tissue Changes Following Thoracic Myofascial Release

United States60 participantsStarted 2023-03-30

Plain-language summary

Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the efficacy of myofascial release in altering the parameters of muscle tone, stiffness, and viscoelasticity in young adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the efficacy of myofascial release in altering muscle tone, stiffness, and viscoelasticity? What is the efficacy of light hands-on sham as a control? Are there differences in these parameters between men and women? What is the reliability of MyotonPro use in young adults? Researchers will randomly allocate and compare the treatment group, which receives osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) in the form of 30 seconds of indirect myofascial release followed by 30 seconds of direct myofascial release, to the control group, which receives 1 minute of light hands-on traps placebo, to see if there are differences in muscle tone, stiffness, and viscoelasticity.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * 18-35 year old healthy participants Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \>30 * No current thoracic spine injuries such as compression fractures or spinal fusions

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

Tissue Biomechanical Parameters

Timeframe: Baseline will be assessed Immediately pre-treatment, with follow up assessed immediately after the intervention

Tissue Biomechanical Parameters

Timeframe: Baseline will be assessed Immediately pre-treatment, with follow up assessed immediately after the intervention

Tissue Biomechanical Parameters

Timeframe: Baseline will be assessed Immediately pre-treatment, with follow up assessed immediately after the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06651671

SponsorRowan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion Criteria: * 18-35 year old healthy participants Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \>30 * No current thoracic spine injuries such as compression fractures or spinal fusions

What they're measuring

Tissue Biomechanical Parameters

Timeframe: Baseline will be assessed Immediately pre-treatment, with follow up assessed immediately after the intervention

Tissue Biomechanical Parameters

Timeframe: Baseline will be assessed Immediately pre-treatment, with follow up assessed immediately after the intervention

Tissue Biomechanical Parameters

Timeframe: Baseline will be assessed Immediately pre-treatment, with follow up assessed immediately after the intervention