Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Can Mobilizations Applied to the Thoracic Spine Improve Oxygen Saturation Levels and Thoracic Kyphosis in E-Cigarette Smokers?
Lead Sponsor:
New York Institute of Technology
Conditions:
Thoracic Kyphosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to determine if manual therapy can improve thoracic spinal posture and pulse oximetery in individuals who use e-cigarettes. The main questions the study aims to answer are: ...
Detailed Description
All participants will be recruited from flyers posted throughout the NYIT Long Island campus. The participants will be screened for inclusion using set criteria by the PI. In this crossover design st...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Current e-cigarette user Accentuated thoracic kyphosis (Cobb angle \>20 degrees) Age range: at least 18 years old Good overall health
Exclusion
- History of respiratory disease Recent vertebral fractures Recent spinal surgery Vertebral instability Congenital or acquired thoracic cage deformities Prolonged steroid use Osteoporosis/osteoporosis Inability to provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 15 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07218614
Start Date
October 15 2025
End Date
May 15 2026
Last Update
October 20 2025
Active Locations (1)
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NYIT
Old Westbury, New York, United States, 11568