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Effect of Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine on Visual Function

NCT02728713 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 113

Last updated 2016-04-05

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a measurable change in visual function as a direct result of the application of osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine. The study will also attempt to determine whether any changes noted remain after withdrawal of the treatment.

Conditions

  • Visual Function

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Cranial Manipulation

Performed by exaggerating the motion asymmetry with a minimum of pressure (a few ounces) and holding the position until the motion becomes symmetrical.

PROCEDURE

Sham/Placebo

A laying on of hands with no actual treatment being performed.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Osteopathic Heritage Foundations

    collaborator OTHER

  • Nova Southeastern University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mark Sandhouse, D.O., M.S. · Nova Southeastern University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2003-08-31
Primary Completion
2005-11-30
Completion
2005-11-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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