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
研究概览
详细说明
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
研究类型
注册 (估计的)
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
学习地点
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South Carolina
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Spartanburg、South Carolina、美国、29303
- VCOM- Carolinas Campus
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
- 成人
接受健康志愿者
描述
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.
学习计划
研究是如何设计的？
设计细节
- 主要用途：治疗
- 分配：不适用
- 介入模型：单组作业
- 屏蔽：无（打开标签）
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的：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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研究衡量的是什么？
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Schirmer measurements on Participants
大体时间：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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合作者和调查者
出版物和有用的链接
研究记录日期
研究主要日期
学习开始 (实际的)
初级完成 (估计的)
研究完成 (估计的)
研究注册日期
首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (实际的)
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
最后验证
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- 2024-155
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