Status:
UNKNOWN
Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow With Spinal Manipulative Therapy vs. Voluntary Motion
Lead Sponsor:
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Medical Protective Association
NCMIC
Conditions:
Vertebral Artery Dissection
Cerebrovascular Accident
Eligibility:
MALE
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators are performing a study to determine whether changes in blood flow occur in the neck and back of the brain following a series of head positions and a manipulation of the upper neck. E...
Detailed Description
The goal is to further investigate the cerebrovascular hemodynamic consequences of cervical spine positions, including rotation and manipulation in-vivo under clinically relevant circumstances using t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
- Enrolled and matriculated as a student in the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
- Healthy asymptomatic male patients who would otherwise receive cervical manipulation on a regular basis as a part of their normal learning experience and will have had a cervical manipulation in the last 3 months.
- Sufficient English language ability to complete study questionnaires (see appendix).
- No history of disabling neck, arm or headache pain within the last 6 months.
- No current or prior history of neurological symptoms including, facial or extremity weakness, abnormal sensation to the face, body or extremities, uncontrolled movements, abnormal gait, dizziness, unexplained nausea/vomiting, difficulty with speaking or swallowing.
- Subjects will have had no prior history of head trauma or prior history of surgery to the neck region.
- No history of claustrophobia, metallic implants or tattoos to ensure compatibility with MRI requirements.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01205490
Start Date
July 1 2011
End Date
August 1 2012
Last Update
June 28 2011
Active Locations (1)
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St. Joseph Healthcare, Research Imaging Institute
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 4A6