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Manipulation for Muscle Weakness

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of New England
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre intervention, immediatly post intervention
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Summary

The goal of this trial was to determine if a mid-thoracic high velocity low amplitude spinal manipulation improves force output in those with unilateral hip adductor weakness. The main aims were to determine if the intervention: Improved hip adductor force and muscle activation immediately and 48 h post manipulation compared to a control group. Improved gluteus maximus and latissimus dorsi force and muscle activation immediately and 48 h post manipulation compared to a control group. Strength and muscle activation of the hip adductors, hip extensors (gluteus maximus), and shoulder extensors (latissimus dorsi) were measured prior to, immediate after, and 48 hours after receiving a high velocity low amplitude manipulation to the thoracic spine. The manipulation was performed by a licensed chiropractor. A control group received a validated sham manipulation to the thoracic spine. Participants were blinded to group assignment.

Eligible Conditions
  • Muscle Weakness

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre intervention, immediatly post intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre intervention, immediatly post intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Hip adductor force (weak limb)
Hip adductor muscle activity (weak limb)
Secondary study objectives
Gluteus maximus muscle activity (strong limb)
Gluteus maximus muscle activity (weak limb)
Hip adductor force (strong limb)
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: ManipulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Those in the intervention group received a high velocity low amplitude manipulation to the mid-thoracic spine provided by a licensed chiropractor.
Group II: ShamPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Those in the control group received a validated sham manipulation to the mid-thoracic spine. The sham manipulation was done so that there was minimal downward force applied to the spine.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
High velocity low amplitude thoracic spine manipulation
2021
N/A
~40

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of New EnglandLead Sponsor
16 Previous Clinical Trials
1,913 Total Patients Enrolled
Raymond ChiropracticUNKNOWN
~10 spots leftby Sep 2025
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