Effects of Three Therapeutic Sessions of the Fourth Ventricle Compression Technique and Rib Raising Osteopathic Technique on Autonomic Nervous System Activity Measured by Heart Rate Variability in 109 Healthy Individuals
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Cranial osteopathic manipulation technique for brain and cranial nerve function, known as the fourth ventricle compression (CV4), has been recognized. Rib raising (RR), aimed at reducing rib restriction and conditions associated with sympathetic hypertonia, is also employed. This study aimed to assess, in about 109 healthy individuals, the effects of osteopathic techniques (CV4 and RR) on autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity, as measured by heart rate variability (HRV).
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 65
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• Age between 20 and 60 years.
• Subjects not currently undergoing any form of rehabilitation, physiotherapy, or osteopathy
Locations
Other Locations
Poland
SomaticMed
RECRUITING
Wołomin
Contact Information
Primary
Jakub H Stępnik, MSc, D.O.
j.s.rehabilitacja@op.pl
535706466
Backup
Agnieszka Kędra, Prof. Ph.D.
agnieszka.kedra@awf.edu.pl
600951350
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-06-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-11-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 109
Treatments
Experimental: CV4 + RR Group
Participants will undergo three 30-minute sessions of osteopathic therapy combining the Fourth Ventricle Compression (CV4) and Rib Raising (RR) techniques.
Experimental: CV4 Group
Participants will receive three 30-minute sessions of osteopathic therapy focusing solely on the Fourth Ventricle Compression (CV4) technique.
Placebo_comparator: Placebo Group
Participants will undergo a sham procedure involving an ultrasound transducer for three 30-minute sessions, with no therapeutic intervention.
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Sponsors
Leads: SomaticMed