Study of Osteopathic Techniques CV4 and Rib Raising on Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Healthy Adults

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are examining how two osteopathic techniques, Fourth Ventricle Compression CV4 and Rib Raising RR, affect the autonomic nervous system ANS activity in healthy adults. The study involves about 109 participants and aims to measure changes in heart rate variability HRV to assess ANS function. This research focuses on understanding the impact of these manual therapies on nervous system balance and activity. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. One group will receive three 30-minute sessions combining CV4 and RR techniques once a week for three weeks. Another group will have three 30-minute sessions of CV4 alone on the same schedule. The placebo group will undergo a sham procedure using an ultrasound transducer for three 30-minute sessions weekly, without therapeutic effect. During the study, researchers will measure HRV and related parameters using specialized monitoring equipment before treatment, immediately after the last session, and one month later. Measurements will be taken while participants are seated and last five minutes each time. This setup will help evaluate changes in heart rhythm and autonomic nervous system function over time. The total participation period includes treatment and follow-up measurements to monitor lasting effects.

Effects of Osteopathic Technique on Autonomic Nervous System Activity