Application of Specific Frequencies to Stimulate the Spinocerebellar Tract in Subjects With Unilateral Dysafferentation

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Somatosensory Disorders

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Power Plate vibration therapy on balance as measured by the NeuroCom Balance Master.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00316251

Run by

Logan College of Chiropractic

People needed

2

Starts

2006-04-01

Expected to finish

2006-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2006-11-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Logan student, staff, or faculty with no history of ankle injury
• Ages 18 - 60 years old
• Logan student, staff, or faculty with no history of ankle surgery
• No visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance

You may not qualify if…

• Systemic illnesses that have an adverse effect on balance
• Local infection, injury, or other malignancy affecting the lower extremity
• Any unstable joints of the lower extremity
• Any spinal manipulation within 48 hours
• Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance
• Pregnancy

Where it is running

• Logan College of Chiropractic — Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

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