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Algometer and Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial Protocol (Algometer)

Primary Purpose

Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Category II Pelvic Blocking
Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial
Cranial Only
Sponsored by
Logan College of Chiropractic
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Pain focused on measuring sacroiliac joint dysfunction, algometer, Chiropractic, Manual Therapy, indicator points associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 60 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Logan student, staff or faculty
  • Age 18 - 60
  • No chiropractic adjustment 2 weeks prior to beginning the study
  • Show the DeJarnette Category II indicators

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous lower extremity, first rib and spine injury, surgery
  • Local infection, injury or other malignancy affecting the lower extremity and the nervous system
  • Unstable joints of the lower extremity and/or first rib and/or spine
  • Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect the nervous system
  • Contraindication to DeJarnette Category II Pelvis Blocking
  • Pregnancy
  • Significant lower lumbar involvement
  • Diabetes, shortness of breath on light physical activity, cardiovascular disease
  • Numbness and/or tingling in the lower extremities

Sites / Locations

  • Logan University, College of Chiropractic

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm Type

No Intervention

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

A

B

C

D

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Algometer readings

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
March 27, 2008
Last Updated
July 22, 2009
Sponsor
Logan College of Chiropractic
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00649753
Brief Title
Algometer and Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial Protocol
Acronym
Algometer
Official Title
An Investigation of Algometer Readings for DeJarnette Category II Indicators After Category II Blocking and Cranial Protocol
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2008
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
August 2008 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 2008 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Logan College of Chiropractic

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship of pelvic blocking and protocol for cranial adjusting with specific pain areas as outlined by Dr. Bertrand DeJarnette in the Category II/sacroiliac protocol. An algometer will be used to determine the level of pain at specific points before and after each treatment of pelvic blocking with or without cranial adjusting.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Keywords
sacroiliac joint dysfunction, algometer, Chiropractic, Manual Therapy, indicator points associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
40 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
A
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Title
B
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
C
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
D
Arm Type
Experimental
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Category II Pelvic Blocking
Intervention Description
Supine Orthopedic Blocking consists of placing padded wedges underneath the Ilium and greater trochanter to correct pelvic torsion and associated sacroiliac dysfunction.
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial
Intervention Description
Supine Orthopedic Blocking consists of placing padded wedges underneath the Ilium and greater trochanter to correct pelvic torsion and associated sacroiliac dysfunction. During pelvic blocking a cranial procedure is performed using a zygomae release and sphenobasilar release. These cranial procedures are manual therapy procedures using light pressure from hand and/or finger contacts.
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Cranial Only
Intervention Description
Without pelvic blocking a cranial procedure is performed using a zygomae release and sphenobasilar release. These cranial procedures are manual therapy procedures using light pressure from hand and/or finger contacts.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Algometer readings
Time Frame
pre and post treatment intervention

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Logan student, staff or faculty Age 18 - 60 No chiropractic adjustment 2 weeks prior to beginning the study Show the DeJarnette Category II indicators Exclusion Criteria: Previous lower extremity, first rib and spine injury, surgery Local infection, injury or other malignancy affecting the lower extremity and the nervous system Unstable joints of the lower extremity and/or first rib and/or spine Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect the nervous system Contraindication to DeJarnette Category II Pelvis Blocking Pregnancy Significant lower lumbar involvement Diabetes, shortness of breath on light physical activity, cardiovascular disease Numbness and/or tingling in the lower extremities
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Logan University, College of Chiropractic
City
Chesterfield
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63017
Country
United States

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