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The Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Heart Rate Variability in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

NCT07504640 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2026-05-29

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Summary

This randomized, sham-controlled crossover trial aims to evaluate the immediate effects of spinal manipulation on heart rate variability in children with cerebral palsy. Each participant will attend four experimental sessions conducted on separate days. In two sessions, spinal manipulation will be performed, and in two sessions, a sham procedure will be applied. The order of interventions will be randomized for each participant. Heart rate variability will be recorded before and after each intervention.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Spinal manipulation

A high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation will be delivered to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine with the participant in a standardized position. The procedure will be performed by a licensed practitioner experienced in pediatric care. Each session will last approximately the same duration as the sham procedure.

OTHER

Sham Procedure

The sham procedure will involve light manual contact and positioning similar to spinal manipulation but without the application of high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust or joint cavitation. This procedure is designed to control for tactile and contextual effects of the intervention while minimizing physiological impact. The duration and environment will match those of the active intervention sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Elita Rehabilitation Center

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • International Clinic of Rehabilitation, Ukraine

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-01
Primary Completion
2026-10-01
Completion
2026-11-01

Countries

  • Ukraine

Study Locations

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