Multi Cervical Unit Measures of Cervical Isometric Strength and Range of Motion: A Pilot Study

October 16, 2008 updated by: Logan College of Chiropractic
This study is designed to collect normative data on cervical isometric strength and range of motion to supplement an existing normative data base.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Missouri
      • Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63017
        • Recruiting
        • Logan University, College of Chiropractic
        • Contact:
          • Tepe

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Consenting males and females between the ages of 18 and 65.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Logan students, faculty and staff

Exclusion Criteria:

  • recent surgery,or unstable or fused joints of the cervical spine
  • using medications, prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc
  • previous cervical spine injury, surgery or condition that would affect your range of motion in the cervical spine
  • currently have any local infection, injury or other malignancy affecting the cervical spine
  • congenital conditions affecting the cervical spine, i.e. block vertebrae
  • systemic illness with an adverse effect on the cervical spine
  • a history of dizziness, light headedness or passing out, or any seizure disorder
  • had a neck, shoulder or back injury
  • ever been in an automobile accident
  • exercise regularly
  • pregnant
  • spinal manipulation mobilization or other therapy in the last 48 hours

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Males
Females

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Rodger E Tepe, PhD, Logan College

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2010

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 31, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 31, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

August 2, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 17, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 16, 2008

Last Verified

October 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RD0426070090

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