Effect of Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine on Visual Function

Nova Southeastern University113 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a measurable change in visual function as a direct result of the application of osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine. The study will also attempt to determine whether any changes noted remain after withdrawal of the treatment.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

113

Conditions

Visual Function

Interventions

Cranial ManipulationPROCEDURE

Performed by exaggerating the motion asymmetry with a minimum of pressure (a few ounces) and holding the position until the motion becomes symmetrical.

Sham/PlaceboPROCEDURE

A laying on of hands with no actual treatment being performed.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 35 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * free of active ocular or systemic disease * refractive error between six diopters of myopia and five diopters of hyperopia with regular astigmatism of any amount * normal best-corrected visual acuity at 20/40 or better * normal amplitude of accommodation * willing to undergo osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * history of previous closed head trauma or brain injury * prior cranial manipulative treatment/craniosacral therapy * students from the Nova Southeastern University Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and Optometry

Locations (1)

Nova Southeastern University Davie Health Center

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States