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The Effect of Osteopathic Treatment on Craniocervico-Mandibular Dysfunction

NCT06471426 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-05-14

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to measure the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on tissues of the craniocervico-mandibular unit (CCMU) in individuals with neck pain and headaches.

The main questions to answer are:

1. How does OMT affect CCMU muscle stiffness
2. How does OMT affect jaw motion
3. How does OMT affect autonomic function
4. Is pain pressure threshold affected by OMT of the CCMU

Participants will undergo the following interventions:

1. Photos taken to measure head and neck angles
2. Ultrasound
3. Smooth Pursuit Neck Torsion Test
4. Motion Capture
5. Autonomic Protocol
6. Algometry
7. Surveys

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

The following methods of evaluation and treatment will be utilized on all subjects: Indirect myofascial release to the cervical region, osteopathic cranial manipulation, sacral articular technique.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-22
Primary Completion
2026-08-22
Completion
2026-09-22

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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