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NCT07725198
Immediate Neuromuscular Responses of the Obliquus Capitis Inferior Following Upper Cervical Manual Therapy
Conditions: Head and Neck, Headache
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 65 Years
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 80
Sponsor: Florida Gulf Coast University
Location: Florida Gulf Coast University Marieb Hall 101 Fort Myers Florida
Summary
This study used a prospective, randomized, repeated-measures experimental design to investigate the immediate effects of two upper cervical manual therapy interventions on craniovertebral angle (CVA), clinician-perceived atlas position, and musculoskeletal ultrasound-derived obliquus capitis inferior (OCI) muscle morphology
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* read and understand English
* no previous history of cervical spine surgery or traumatic cervical injury
* no contraindications to cervical manual therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* any absolute contraindications to cervical manipulation
* any other medical condition considered unsafe for manual therapy.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07725198). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.