Effects of thoracic spine mobilizations on muscle activity in healthy volunteers
Effects of Specific Thoracic Spine Mobilizations on Muscle Activity in a Healthy Volunteer Population
This study tests if certain movements of the upper back can improve muscle strength in healthy people.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 156 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens, Picardie) |
| Trial ID | NCT06374862 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how specific manual therapy techniques, particularly mobilizations of the thoracic spine, influence muscle strength in the thoracic extensors among healthy individuals. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving the intervention, one serving as a control, and a third with no intervention, allowing for a thorough analysis of the effects of spinal mobilization. The methodology aims to control for biases and placebo effects, providing a clearer understanding of the treatment's impact on motor control and muscle activity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy volunteers aged 18 to 65 who are members of a social security scheme.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of spinal trauma, chronic pain, or systemic diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation techniques for improving muscle strength and range of motion in patients with musculoskeletal issues.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored manual therapy techniques, this specific approach to thoracic spine mobilization is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18 to 65, * healthy volunteer, * membership in a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Severe spinal trauma within the last 6 months * history of low back pain, back pain, and/or neck pain within the last 6 months, * history of spinal surgery, * history of chronic systemic disease (cardiac, respiratory, diabetes, etc.), * volunteer with Pacemaker, history of rheumatological pathology (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Scheuermann's disease, etc.), * patient under guardianship,curatorship, safeguard of justice, patient deprived of liberty, pregnant woman and patient without Red Flags Social Security described in literature.
Where this trial is running
Amiens, Picardie
- CHU Amiens Picardie — Amiens, Picardie, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vicente BELTRAN AIBAR
- Email: BeltranAibar.Vicente@chu-amiens.fr
- Phone: 03 22 45 59 92
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.