Preliminary Evaluation of an Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to Prevent Motion Sickness Symptoms
Motion Sickness
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Motion Sickness
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Must have normal hearing, vision or corrected to normal vision, and cognitive function as determined by self-report and review on demographics and personal history questionnaire. Must have obtained at minimum 6 hours of sleep prior to data collection, as assessed by self-report. Must have refrained from consumption of alcohol and Medications that impact motion sickness symptoms for a minimum of 16 hours prior to each test session, assessed by self-report. Exclusion Criteria: Must not be currently taking any medications that may affect the vestibular system as assessed by self-report and at the discretion of the study physician. Must not have a history of vestibular disorders as assessed by self-report.
Sites / Locations
- US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Sham Comparator
Experimental
Sham treatment
Experimental Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
The sham maneuver treatment addressed soft tissue tension, restriction of motion, and tenderness of the lower thoracic and lumbar regions.
The sham maneuver treatment addressed soft tissue tension, restriction of motion, and tenderness of the cervical region (targeted anatomical structures).