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Analysis of Crepitus in Human Subjects

NCT05425017 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2024-12-05

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Summary

Chiropractic adjustment has been shown to gap certain joints in the spine, thereby improving mobility in individuals with decreased movement capabilities. During normal motion, joints in the spine produce sounds and vibrations called crepitus. The purpose of this study is to assess how this crepitus may be used as an indicator for joint degeneration in healthy human subjects and those with low back pain, and if chiropractic adjusting causes change in this crepitus. The investigators hypothesize that change in crepitus after adjustment may be a useful indication of changes in joint mobility and joint stiffness.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain
  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

Range of motion with spinal adjustment

With accelerometers affixed to spine recording vibrations, the participants complete range of motion. After completing, they receive a low back spinal adjustment and repeat range of motion

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Yale University

    collaborator OTHER

  • National University of Health Sciences

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD · National University of Health Sciences

  • Gregory Roytman, DC · Yale University

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-09-01
Primary Completion
2025-06-30
Completion
2025-12-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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