Effect of thoracic spine mobilization techniques in rotation on the autonomic nervous system – a longitudinal feasibility study

Effect of thoracic spine mobilization techniques in rotation on the autonomic nervous system – a longitudinal feasibility study - ManExTherCAI

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00020280

Enrollment

128

Registered

2020-12-08

Start date

2019-10-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Healthy individula

Interventions

Group 1: On six days, thoracic spine mobilizations are performed in the direction of rotation for 10 minutes. The period of the interventions is 14 days. Group 2: Receive no intervention.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Protective anamnestically young healthy adults between 20 and 30 years of age, no acute spinal complaints in the last four weeks.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Osteoporosis, blood pressure medication, acute infections, fever, fractures of the spine, fracture of the pelvis < 12 months, cardiac, neurological, peripheral vascular disease, musculoskeletal problems, thrombosis, pregnancy, alcohol dependence.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Demonstration of the feasibility regarding the recruiting process, adherence and safety of the investigation procedure and the investigation execution.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of the 1. heart rate variability 2. heart rate before the beginning as baseline (T0) and after the study (T1).	—

Countries

Switzerland

Contacts

Public ContactSlavko Rogan

Berner Fachhochschule, Departement Gesundheit, Disziplin Physiotherapie

slavko.rogan@bfh.ch+41 31 848 35 56

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026