The Effect of Somatic Dysfunction of the Pelvis, Sacrum and Lower Lumbar Spine on Weight Bearing

Completed

Conditions studied: Somatic Dysfunctions of Pelvis, Somatic Dysfunctions of Sacrum, Somatic Dysfunctions of Lower Lumbar Spine, Weight-Bearing

In brief

The study aims to determine if somatic dysfunctions of the pelvis, sacrum and lower lumbar spine have an effect on weight bearing. Our subjects are young, healthy subjects without recent soft tissue or osseous injury, a less than predetermined leg length discrepancy or OMM/chiropractic treatment. Their leg lengths will be measured; weight-bearing will be measured using a specialized scale and somatic dysfunctions diagnosed to determine if any correlation exists.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01097109

Run by

Nova Southeastern University

People needed

111

Starts

2010-03-01

Expected to finish

2010-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-04-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Medical students of Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSUCOM) ages 18-40.

You may not qualify if…

• individuals who have suffered from any type of osseous or soft tissue traumatic injuries in the last three months.
• individuals who have suffered from any type of osseous or soft tissue injuries in the lower extremity joints (knee, ankle, hip) in the last twelve months.
• anyone who has received either osteopathic or chiropractic manipulation within two weeks prior to taking part in the study.
• anyone who has a leg length difference of greater than one-quarter inch.

Where it is running

• Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine — Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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