About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to measure the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on tissues of the craniocervico-mandibular unit (CCMU) in individuals with neck pain and headaches.
The main questions to answer are:
1. How does OMT affect CCMU muscle stiffness 2. How does OMT affect jaw motion 3. How does OMT affect autonomic function 4. Is pain pressure threshold affected by OMT of the CCMU
Participants will undergo the following interventions:
1. Photos taken to measure head and neck angles 2. Ultrasound 3. Smooth Pursuit Neck Torsion Test 4. Motion Capture 5. Autonomic Protocol 6. Algometry 7. Surveys
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
male and female subjects 19-65 years old
neck pain and/or headaches of > 1 month duration
Disqualifiers
prior cervical or thoracic spinal surgery
diagnosis cervical radiculopathy or pinched nerve in the neck
diagnosis of jaw disease or dysfunction
diagnosis of connective tissue or muscle disorders
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Treatment groups
Locations
1Sponsors and collaborators
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lead sponsor