Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment RCT and Computational Modeling for Head Injuries in Mix
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
| Condition(s) | Head Injury Trauma |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | 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 match |
| Who can participate | 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 occupyi |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | New York Institute of Technology |
| Locations | Greenvale, New York, United States |
| Start date | 2024-11-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT06851234 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06851234 |