Effect of Palpatory Neuromodulation of the Trigeminal Nerve for Tenderness in the Posterior Neck Musculature
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Conditions studied: Neuromodulation, Neck Pain
In brief
The purpose of this study is to assess the extent to which a non-invasive, palpatory neuromodulatory protocol on the trigeminal nerve endings on the face can affect tenderness felt on the posterior neck musculature, using the Isotouch pressure sensor system. Specific Aim 1: Subjects will see a decrease in tenderness in the posterior neck musculature. Specific Aim 2: Subjects will show a decrease in tenderness on the trigeminal tender points found on the face.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04936659
- Run by
- University of North Texas Health Science Center
- People needed
- 78
- Starts
- 2017-10-13
- Expected to finish
- 2020-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-06-25
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- . Aged 18-65 2. Has posterior neck muscle discomfort 3. Has none of the following within the past 12 months:
- traumatic brain injury
- concussion
- whiplash
- dental work (cavity filling, root canal, tooth extraction, tooth implantation)
- facial trauma
- facial reconstruction surgery
- diagnosis of migraine headaches with daily or weekly medication use
- diagnosis of cluster type headaches with daily or weekly medication use 4. No neurological diagnoses, such as:
- trigeminal neuralgia
- facial numbness
- paralysis of the face 5. No cervical spine issues such as:
- Bulging disc
- Vertebral fusion surgery
- Vertebral disc removal surgery 6. No skin disorder of the face, neck or scalp such as:
- Shingles/Herpes Zoster 7. Subject is able to lay supine for 15 minutes 8. Not pregnant
You may not qualify if…
- 1. Below the age of 18 or over the age of 65 2. Any of the following within the past 12 months:
- traumatic brain injury
- concussion
- whiplash
- dental work (cavity filling, root canal, tooth extraction, tooth implantation)
- facial trauma
- facial reconstruction surgery.
- Diagnosis of migraine headaches with daily or weekly medication use
- Diagnosis of cluster headaches with daily or weekly medication use 3. Any of the following neurologic diagnoses:
- trigeminal neuralgia
- facial numbness
- paralysis of the face
- Cervical spine issues (bulging disc, vertebral fusion, or vertebral disc removal)
- Skin disorders of the face, neck, or scalp such as Shingles or Herpes Zoster
- Pregnancy
- Unable to lay on back for 15 minutes
Where it is running
- University of North Texas Health Science Center — Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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