Accidental Falls
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, three-arm clinical study. A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial will be conducted with a sample of approximately 75 physically active
n=25): only electroencephalography, electromyography, and posturography will be evaluated
b) Placebo Group (SHAM
n=25): a “false manipulation” will be performed through the spontaneous fall of the cervical drop from the stretcher with electroencephalography, electromyography, and posturography evaluation before
and c) Upper Cervical Manipulation Group (GMCA
n=25): manipulation of the upper cervical (C0-C2) will be performed using the Toggle Recoil technique with electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and posturography evaluation before and
b) Semi-Tandem condition: Participants will be instructed to stand with their feet parallel at hip distance, with the dominant foot positioned posterior to the non-dominant foot, with the heel of the
c) Tandem condition: Participants will stand and will be instructed to place one non-dominant foot in front of the dominant one, with the front foot slightly to the side to increase stability. EMG rec
Sponsors
Sociedade Unificada Augusto Motta
Sociedade Unificada Augusto Motta
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy male volunteers aged between 18 and 50 years; no functional limitations or medical conditions that could compromise their health or confound the study results; no abnormal fluid accumulation (edema), particularly in the lower limbs; no evidence of basilar artery impairment that would contraindicate cervical spinal manipulations
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding; no self-reported history of neurological disorders; no reports of acute dizziness episodes; no severe visual impairments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find an improvement in the participants' balance of at least 10% after manipulation when compared to the control condition. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes are expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactEstêvão Monteiro
Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
Outcome results
None listed