Will a Hands on Technique Applied to the Face Increase the Tear Production in Participants
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment of the Sphenopalatine Ganglion for Induction of Lacrimation: A Pilot Study
The goal of this interventional study is to learn if a hands on technique will increase tear production in patients aged 45 and younger, without a history of eye issues. The main question it aims to answer is:
Will there be an increase in tear production using a specific hand on technique applied inside the mouth?
Participants will have a small, sterile, piece of paper that will be placed briefly in their eye. This is done to take measurements of tear production. A doctor will then perform a hands on technique in which a gloved finger is placed in the participants' mouth to release the tension that is found. After the technique is completed, the participants' eye will be retested with the tear strip. The tear test strip will be applied twice more on the following visits at 2 days after the first session and one week after the first session
Studieoversikt
Status
Forhold
Intervensjon / Behandling
Detaljert beskrivelse
This study is designed as an experimental pilot study for proof of concept with pre- and post- test measurements taken on the same individual. We will be measuring at time points 0 (baseline), immediately after treatment (within 5 minutes), 2 day, and 1 week each with a standardized Schirmer's Test for tear production. This study is intended to gather data on around 30 individuals within the set inclusion/exclusion criteria.
The proposed mechanism is that stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system via the sphenopalatine ganglion may induce increased lacrimation and provide relief (of yet unknown duration or efficacy) for patients who report sensations of dry eye
Studietype
Registrering (Antatt)
Fase
- Ikke aktuelt
Kontakter og plasseringer
Studiesteder
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South Carolina
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Spartanburg, South Carolina, Forente stater, 29303
- VCOM- Carolinas Campus
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Deltakelseskriterier
Kvalifikasjonskriterier
Alder som er kvalifisert for studier
- Voksen
Tar imot friske frivillige
Beskrivelse
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 18-45
- 1st- 4th year medical students, faculty and staff volunteers at specific College of Osteopathic medicine campus
Exclusion Criteria:
- volunteers who have had ophthalmologic surgery
- diagnosis of dry eye syndrome
- diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disease
- individuals who are greater than 45 years of age.
Studieplan
Hvordan er studiet utformet?
Designdetaljer
- Primært formål: Behandling
- Tildeling: N/A
- Intervensjonsmodell: Enkeltgruppeoppdrag
- Masking: Ingen (Open Label)
Våpen og intervensjoner
Deltakergruppe / Arm |
Intervensjon / Behandling |
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Eksperimentell: Population with no history of dry eye
Pilot that will have participants with no history of dry eye participate to see if there is an increase in tear production
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Employs the technique of sphenopalatine ganglion release through use of manual manipulation with a gloved finger intraorally
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Hva måler studien?
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Tiltaksbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Schirmer measurements on Participants
Tidsramme: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week
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Will measure tear production via the Schirmer test strips and will compare pre and post intervention
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From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week
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Samarbeidspartnere og etterforskere
Publikasjoner og nyttige lenker
Studierekorddatoer
Studer hoveddatoer
Studiestart (Faktiske)
Primær fullføring (Antatt)
Studiet fullført (Antatt)
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først innsendt
Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
Først lagt ut (Faktiske)
Oppdateringer av studieposter
Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)
Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
Sist bekreftet
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Ytterligere relevante MeSH-vilkår
Andre studie-ID-numre
- 2024-155
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