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NCT Number: NCT00649753

Algometer and Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial Protocol

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Logan University, College of Chiropractic

Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Category II Pelvic Blocking

Procedure

Supine Orthopedic Blocking consists of placing padded wedges underneath the Ilium and greater trochanter to correct pelvic torsion and associated sacroiliac dysfunction.

Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial

Procedure

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.

Cranial Only

Procedure

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 outcomes

  1. Algometer readings

    Time frame: pre and post treatment intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

An Investigation of Algometer Readings for DeJarnette Category II Indicators After Category II Blocking and Cranial Protocol

Acronym: Algometer

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Apr 1, 2008
Registry last updated
Jul 23, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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