Effect of Three Force Magnitudes During the Cross-Hand Technique in the Thoracolumbar Region on t… (NCT07688850) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Three Force Magnitudes During the Cross-Hand Technique in the Thoracolumbar Region on the Myofascial System in Healthy Adults
Colombia30 participantsStarted 2025-06-05
Plain-language summary
Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT) employs specific manual techniques to assess and treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Among these, the Myofascial Induction Method (MIM) and its "crossed hands" technique are designed to restore fascial mobility and hydration through sustained mechanical forces. However, the lack of standardization (particularly regarding applied force) limits reproducibility and clinical consistency. The objective of this research is to compare the effects of three force magnitudes (2 kg, 5 kg, and 11 kg) applied during the crossed-hands technique on fascial stiffness, thickness, pain pressure threshold, and lumbopelvic mobility in healthy adults.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants aged 18 years or older
* Participants of both sexes
* Apparently healthy participants
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with cognitive disability that limited the ability to follow instructions
* Participants with active pain greater than 5/10 at the time of the examination
* Participants with obesity (BMI greater than 30)
* Individuals with active vertigo
* Participants taking muscle relaxants at the time of the measurement,
* Participants who had received myofascial induction within 24 hours prior to the measurement
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Pelvic mobility
Timeframe: This variable will be measured before the intervention and inmediatly after the intervention, all in the same day.
2
Fascial stiffness
Timeframe: This variable will be measured before the intervention and inmediatly after the intervention, all in the same day.
3
pressure pain threshold (PPT)
Timeframe: This variable will be measured before the intervention and inmediatly after the intervention, all in the same day.