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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment RCT and Computational Modeling for Head Injuries in Mixed Martial Artists

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 50 YearsAllNew York Institute of Technology
NCT06851234 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose is to test how osteopathic medicine (OMM) improves recovery after a hit to the head during Mixed Martials Arts (MMA). The small changes in the bone, joints, and fluids during head injuries may lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The OMM is adjusting the body with the doctors' hands. The goal is to restore alignment and release tension. The head is treated with the doctors' hands placed gently on the head or face. It was previously found to improve symptoms and recovery of memory after head injuries in college athletes. There haven't been clinical trials of this procedure in MMA fighters. Yet, they often get injuries to the part of the brain that releases hormones. Referrals for tests for the hormones are available. Individuals who participate in MMA fighting or sparring matches may join this study. Those who don't get hit in the head or a concussion will contribute to our u

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Part 1-head injury dynamics: 1. individuals participating in MMA fights or sparring matches, 2. 18 to 50 years of age, 3. able to complete online cognitive neuropsychology tests. Part-2-Intervention: <!-- --> 1. having a witnessed closed head injury during a fight Exclusion Criteria: * Part 1-head injury dynamics: 1. having a current or previous spinal cord injury, 2. head injury within past six months, 3. being unable to complete the assessment, 4. been diagnosed with underlying neurodegenerative condition, 5. pre-existing hypopituitary function, 6. Pregnancy. Part-2-Intervention: 1. has absolute contraindications to OMM (e.g. skull fracture, cervical spine fracture, signs of intracranial bleeding or increased intracranial pressure, cervical dissection, space occupying lesion in the cranium, or stroke), 2. suffered a witnessed loss of consciousness (LOC) for greater than 2 minutes, seizures, intractable vomiting or paralysis at the time of the head injury, Participants won't be referred to their private doctors for additional pituitary hormone testing unless there are clinical signs. The optional referral for growth hormone and other pituitary testing by glucagon stimulation Test at Quest labs will be contraindicated if there is risk of and/or a history of (1) cardiovascular (heart) disease, (2) disease of the blood vessel in your brain, or (3) seizures.
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What it tests

  • osteopathic manipulative medicine
  • The sham light touch will be performed by an investigator not trained in bodywork or a first--year osteopathic medical student.
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Where

1 site
Academic Health Care Center of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Greenvale, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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