RECRUITING

Effects of Spencer's Technique on Shoulder Function

Study Overview

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Description

The purpose of this study is to see the impact of a modified Spencer's technique on tissue stiffness, mobility, and blood flow of the shoulder joint. Spencer's technique is a well-known osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) that is common for treating adhesive capsulitis and is believed to help blood flow. There are studies that look at the clinical effects of the technique and/or compare it to other techniques; however, measuring the extent to which Spencer's technique, or this modified technique, improves tissue stiffness and blood flow has never been written in the literature. This study will serve as a proof of concept that this technique improves tissue stiffness, blood flow, and mobility of the shoulder join as well as the nearby areas. Using ultrasound, the investigators will measure tissue stiffness and blood flow and will analyze the mobility of the shoulder joint using a Vicon motion capture system.

Official Title

Exploring the Effects of Spencer's Technique on Shoulder Function: A Pilot Study

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-08-15
Study Completion:2025-07-15
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06447493

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 50 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 years or older
  2. Willing and able to provide informed consent
  3. Able to understand and follow study procedures
  4. Stable medical condition
  1. * prior shoulder surgery or injury to the reported dominant throwing arm
  2. * shoulder pain in the reported dominant throwing arm within the last 6 months
  3. * diagnosis cervical radiculopathy or pinched nerve in the neck
  4. * connective tissue or muscle disorders
  5. * known pregnancy
  6. * tobacco use
  7. * known diabetes or prediabetes
  8. * allergy to ultrasound gel (propylene glycol)

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Daniel Cawley, DC, MSHS, MS
CONTACT
334-442-4105
dcawley@auburn.vcom.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn
Auburn, Alabama, 36832
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-08-15
Study Completion Date2025-07-15

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-08-15
Study Completion Date2025-07-15

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Osteopathic Physicians
  • Shoulder
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Motion Capture
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Blood Circulation
  • Pain

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Shoulder