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It is the purpose of this study to attempt to determine if there is an immediate, measurable change in visual function as a direct result following a session of cranial osteopathic manipulation.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| 1 | Experimental | Assessment for cranial strain patterns, followed by indirect osteopathic treatment of dysfunctions found on assessment, followed by reassessment. |
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| 2 | Sham Comparator | Assessment for cranial strain patterns, followed by laying on of hands, followed by reassessment. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Cranial osteopathic manipulation | Procedure | This treatment is performed by exaggerating the motion asymmetry with a minimum of pressure (a few ounces) and holding the position until the motion becomes symmetrical. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Accommodative system testing Visual acuity testing Stereoacuity testing Vergence system testing Pupillary testing | Immediately after intervention. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Mark Sandhouse, D.O. | Nova Southeastern University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Nova Southeastern University Davie Health Center | Fort Lauderdale | Florida | 33328 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 20430912 | Derived | Sandhouse ME, Shechtman D, Sorkin R, Drowos JL, Caban-Martinez AJ 3rd, Patterson MM, Shallo-Hoffmann J, Hardigan P, Snyder A. Effect of osteopathy in the cranial field on visual function--a pilot study. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2010 Apr;110(4):239-43. |
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| Sham/Placebo | Procedure | A laying on of hands with no treatment being performed. |
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