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NCT Number: NCT04411095

The Effect of the Release of the Intrathoracic Fascia on Thoracic Rotation Mobility

Testing the effect of a specific stretch technique versus sham treatment, to objectify the influence of that specific technique on thoracic rotation mobility.

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Key information

Conditions

Fascia; Inflammation Fasciitis Musculoskeletal Diseases Rotation Thoracic

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Practice for fysiotherapy and osteopathy

Scherpenheuvel, Vlaams-brabant, 3270, Belgium

About this study

Subjects in the experimental group will undergo a technique for stretching the intrathoracic fascia. Before and after, a measurement will be performed with a goniometer, to see if there is a difference in thoracic rotation mobility.

Subjects in the placebo group get a different technique, where the hands of the therapists are simply placed on the thorax, but no manoeuvre will be performed. Before and after, there is a measurement in thoracic rotation mobility.

Data will be compared and statistical analyse will be done to see of there is a difference in rotation. So the hypothesis that stretching intrathoracic fascia has an effect on thoracic rotation mobility, will be accepted or rejected.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects between the age of 18 and 65
  • Both men and women

Exclusion criteria

  • Structural disease of cervical or/and thoracic spine and/or head and/or thorax
  • Acute mobility restriction of cervical and/or thoracic spine
  • Acute and/or intense pain
  • A history of trauma and/or operation on cervical and/or thoracic spine
  • Treatment for cancer like chemo or radiation
  • Baby's and children
  • Elderly people

Treatment and study plan

Measuring thoracic rotation mobility

Other

Measuring the thoracic rotation mobility with a goniometer, from a standardized position

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in thoracic rotation mobility

    Time frame: Before and immediately after the test

    Change from baseline rotation, left and right, to rotation immediately after the test

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

International Academy of Osteopathy

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jun 2, 2020
Registry last updated
Jun 2, 2020

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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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