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Physical Therapy Techniques for Pain

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Led By Rob Sillevis
Research Sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Subjects will be between the ages of 18-60.
The subjects for the manipulation group should have no history of thoracic spine pain in the last 6 months, no thoracic spine injuries within the past 6 months.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 hour
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Study Summary

This trial looks at whether there are patterns in brainwave activity that respond to physical therapies like manipulation, massage, and exercise.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-60 with no thoracic spine pain or injuries in the past 6 months. Participants should either be novice exercisers able to do a moderate workout for 15 minutes, or have healthy bones without conditions like osteoporosis. Those with a history of brain injury or central nervous system disorders cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to observe changes in brainwave activity during physical therapy interventions such as joint manipulation, exercise, and soft tissue massage to identify any predictable patterns.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include discomfort at the site of manipulation or massage, muscle soreness from exercise, and fatigue following treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 60 years old.
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I haven't had any upper back pain or injuries in the last 6 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 hour
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 hour for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Brain wave activity

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Joint manipulationActive Control3 Interventions
Grade V-Thrust manipulation with audible sound and without audible sounds of T7, MTP 2 and MCP2 joints.
Group II: ExerciseActive Control3 Interventions
Aerobic, anaerobic, and yoga exercises
Group III: Soft tissue massageActive Control3 Interventions
Instrument assisted soft tissue massage

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Florida Gulf Coast UniversityLead Sponsor
12 Previous Clinical Trials
478 Total Patients Enrolled
Rob SillevisPrincipal InvestigatorFGCU
1 Previous Clinical Trials
50 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is this research program actively seeking participants?

"This medical trial, which first began recruiting on August 20th 2020 and was last updated on July 26 2022, is not presently seeking participants. Nevertheless, there are still 345 other studies recruiting now."

Answered by AI

Am I qualified to participate in this research project?

"This medical experiment is open to 170 individuals who have been suffering from pain, aged 18-65. Several criteria must be met in order for a participant to qualify: Individuals should range between the ages of 18 and 60; those selected for manipulation cannot have experienced thoracic spine discomfort within the past 6 months nor possess any related injuries; finally, subjects chosen for exercise need to be novices that can sustain 15 minutes at moderate intensity levels."

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Does this clinical trial accept participants below the age of majority?

"This clinical trial has a limited age range of eligibility; 18 to 65 years old. For those aged under 18 or over 65, there are 71 and 249 trials respectively that may be more suitable for them."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Florida
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
What site did they apply to?
Florida Gulf Coast University

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

Do you stay in Ft Myers if out of town for the trial~?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Brainwave Activity Response on Common Physical Therapy Intervention
Dr. Rob Sillevis, 2020. "Brainwave Activity Response on Common Physical Therapy Intervention". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04542707.
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