Myofascial ReleaseNCT06105385
Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique in Young Adults
A study testing Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique in people with Myofascial Release, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
When the literature is examined, although it is known that the suboccipital muscles are rich in proprioceptive receptors and have significant effects on balance, the effects of myofascial and neural relaxation of the suboccipital muscles on balance and proprioception are not fully understood. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Myofascial Release
- What is being tested?
- Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 12 Oct 2023to 12 Nov 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between the ages of 18-25
- Being healthy and not having one of the diseases specified in the exclusion criteria
Who cannot join
- Individuals with neck pain, neck trauma (fracture, whiplash syndrome), balance and proprioception problems, vestibular system problems, vertigo, cervical surgery, vision and hearing problems, any rheumatological, orthopedic, cardiovascular and neurological problems that may affect the cervical region
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Instant Effects of the Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique on Cervical Proprioception, Joint Range of Motion and Balance in Young Adults
When the literature is examined, although it is known that the suboccipital muscles are rich in proprioceptive receptors and have significant effects on balance, the effects of myofascial and neural relaxation of the suboccipital muscles on balance and proprioception are not fully understood. In this study, the investigators aim to examine the immediate effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception in young adults. With this study, by revealing the effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception, a different treatment option will be offered to clinicians working in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation and interested in the rehabilitation of patients who may have balance and proprioception problems. It will also provide insight to academics working in this field in terms of the applicability of this technique among different patient groups.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Release
- Being tested
- Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique
- Keywords
- Suboccipital Myofascia, Release Technique, Cervical Proprioception, Range of Motion, Balance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Suboccipital Myofascial Release TechniqueOther
With the patient in a supine position, the therapist sits behind the patient with his or her forearms on the treatment table. The therapist places his fingers between the occiput and axis, with his fingers in semi-flexion (2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers), and continues to hold his hands on the occiput until relaxation is achieved in the suboccipital muscles. A light traction is applied at the end of the technique. Average application time is 4-5 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| First | Experimental | Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique will be applied to this group first. After the intervention in this group is completed, the transition to the other crossover group will be made. Receives: Other: Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique |
| Second | Experimental | Once the intervention to the first group is completed, the second intervention "Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique" will be applied to this group. Receives: Other: Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Joint Position Error Measurement
The Cervical Joint Position Error Test is a measurement tool used to clinically assess an individual's cervicocephalic proprioception ability. Cervicocephalic proprioception describes one's sense of position of their head and neck in space.
Measured: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process
Cervical Joint Range of Motion Measurement
Cervical joint movement, cervical flexion, extension, right and left rotation, right-left lateral flexion movement will be measured with the help of a suitable goniometer.
Measured: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process
Balance Assessment
Portable computerized kinesthetic balance device (SportKAT) examines balance in 2 main parameters: static and dynamic, and 4 main parameters: forward-backward, right-left. SporKAT consists of a platform on the ground and a screen designed to be directly in front of the patient, 1 meter away from the patient. After the pressure values of the platform are adjusted, the content of the test is explained to the patient and the patient is placed on the platform with bare feet, and then the patient's feet are adjusted to the specified places on the platform. During the test, the patient is asked to try to keep the x (cross) sign on the screen in the middle of the circle visible on the screen for 30 seconds. The test is terminated after 30 seconds. Higher balance scores indicate that the person's balance is more impaired.
Measured: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Oct 2023
- Study start12 Oct 2023
- Primary completion1 Nov 2023
- Study completion12 Nov 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Myofascial ReleaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Pamukkale UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fatih Tekin, Pamukkale University
- Investigators
- Fatih Tekin, Ass. Prof., Study chair, Faculty Member
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06105385
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Myofascial Release
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 16 Oct 2023
- Last updated
- 4 Apr 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Apr 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Instant Effects of the Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique on Cervical Proprioception, Joint Range of Motion and Balance in Young Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06105385
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Myofascial Release
- Conditions
- Myofascial Release
- Keywords
- Suboccipital Myofascia, Release Technique, Cervical Proprioception, Range of Motion, Balance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Nov 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
When the literature is examined, although it is known that the suboccipital muscles are rich in proprioceptive receptors and have significant effects on balance, the effects of myofascial and neural relaxation of the suboccipital muscles on balance and proprioception are not fully understood. In this study, the investigators aim to examine the immediate effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception in young adults. With this study, by revealing the effects of the SMV technique on balance and proprioception, a different treatment option will be offered to clinicians working in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation and interested in the rehabilitation of patients who may have balance and proprioception problems. It will also provide insight to academics working in this field in terms of the applicability of this technique among different patient groups.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| First | Experimental | Other: Suboccipital Myofascial Release TechniqueSuboccipital Myofascial Release Technique will be applied to this group first. After the intervention in this group is completed, the transition to the other crossover group will be made. |
| Second | Experimental | Other: Suboccipital Myofascial Release TechniqueOnce the intervention to the first group is completed, the second intervention "Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique" will be applied to this group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Being between the ages of 18-25
- Being healthy and not having one of the diseases specified in the exclusion criteria
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals with neck pain, neck trauma (fracture, whiplash syndrome), balance and proprioception problems, vestibular system problems, vertigo, cervical surgery, vision and hearing problems, any rheumatological, orthopedic, cardiovascular and neurological problems that may affect the cervical region
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Suboccipital Myofascial Release TechniqueWith the patient in a supine position, the therapist sits behind the patient with his or her forearms on the treatment table. The therapist places his fingers between the occiput and axis, with his fingers in semi-flexion (2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers), and continues to hold his hands on the occiput until relaxation is achieved in the suboccipital muscles. A light traction is applied at the end of the technique. Average application time is 4-5 minutes. | Other | First, Second |
Primary outcome
Joint Position Error Measurement
Time frame: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process
The Cervical Joint Position Error Test is a measurement tool used to clinically assess an individual's cervicocephalic proprioception ability. Cervicocephalic proprioception describes one's sense of position of their head and neck in space.
Cervical Joint Range of Motion Measurement
Time frame: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process
Cervical joint movement, cervical flexion, extension, right and left rotation, right-left lateral flexion movement will be measured with the help of a suitable goniometer.
Balance Assessment
Time frame: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process
Portable computerized kinesthetic balance device (SportKAT) examines balance in 2 main parameters: static and dynamic, and 4 main parameters: forward-backward, right-left. SporKAT consists of a platform on the ground and a screen designed to be directly in front of the patient, 1 meter away from the patient. After the pressure values of the platform are adjusted, the content of the test is explained to the patient and the patient is placed on the platform with bare feet, and then the patient's feet are adjusted to the specified places on the platform. During the test, the patient is asked to try to keep the x (cross) sign on the screen in the middle of the circle visible on the screen for 30 seconds. The test is terminated after 30 seconds. Higher balance scores indicate that the person's balance is more impaired.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Apr 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Fatih Tekin, Ass. Prof. study chair
Faculty Member
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Suboccipital Myofascial Release Technique in people with Myofascial Release, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Joint Position Error Measurement (time frame: Before and Immediately After the Treatment Process). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Apr 2024.