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Effects of Spencer's Technique on Shoulder Function 20
Clinical Trial NCT06447493 is an interventional study for Shoulder that is recruiting. It started on August 15, 2023 with plans to enroll 20 participants. Led by Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, it is expected to complete by July 15, 2026. The latest data from ClinicalTrials.gov was last updated on August 7, 2025.
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see the impact of a modified Spencer's technique on tissue stiffness, mobility, and blood flow of the shoulder joint. Spencer's technique is a well-known osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) that is common for treating adhesive capsulitis and is believed to help blood flow. There are studies that look at the clinical effects of the technique and/or compare it to other techniques; h...Show More
Official Title
Exploring the Effects of Spencer's Technique on Shoulder Function: A Pilot Study
Conditions
ShoulderPublications
Scientific articles and research papers published about this clinical trial:Other Study IDs
- 2023-061
NCT ID Number
Start Date (Actual)
2023-08-15
Last Update Posted
2025-08-07
Completion Date (Estimated)
2026-07-15
Enrollment (Estimated)
20
Study Type
Interventional
PHASE
N/A
Status
Recruiting
Keywords
Osteopathic Physicians
Shoulder
Diagnostic Imaging
Motion Capture
Range of Motion, Articular
Blood Circulation
Pain
Shoulder
Diagnostic Imaging
Motion Capture
Range of Motion, Articular
Blood Circulation
Pain
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Design Allocation
Randomized
Interventional Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Arms / Interventions
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
ExperimentalOMT Intervention, then Rest 10 subjects will be randomized to begin with the dominant shoulder. Investigators will measure baseline outcomes on the dominant shoulder, apply OMT treatment, measure post treatment outcomes on dominant shoulder, a 5-minute rest period as a washout period, then proceed to measure baseline measures on non-dominant shoulder, a rest that is equivalent to the time needed for OMT treatment, ending with post measurements ...Show More | Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment-Spencer's Technique (Modified) Combination OMT approach utilizing Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Articulatory Technique (ART), and Myofascial Release (MFR). It is a series of direct OMT addressing the barrier of somatic dysfunction (SD) with the goal of restoring neurovascular balance and improved motion of the shoulder girdle and glenohumeral joint. Utilizing these three OMT techniques, the practitioner attempts restoration of glenohumeral joint ...Show More Rest 10 minute rest period. |
ExperimentalRest, then OMT Intervention 10 subjects will be randomized to begin with the non-dominant shoulder. Investigators will measure baseline outcomes on the non-dominant shoulder, a rest period equivalent to the time needed for OMT treatment, measure post treatment outcomes on non-dominant shoulder, a 5-minute rest period as a washout period, then proceed to measure baseline measures on dominant shoulder, provide OMT treatment, ending with post meas...Show More | Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment-Spencer's Technique (Modified) Combination OMT approach utilizing Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Articulatory Technique (ART), and Myofascial Release (MFR). It is a series of direct OMT addressing the barrier of somatic dysfunction (SD) with the goal of restoring neurovascular balance and improved motion of the shoulder girdle and glenohumeral joint. Utilizing these three OMT techniques, the practitioner attempts restoration of glenohumeral joint ...Show More Rest 10 minute rest period. |
Primary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
Muscle Stiffness | Using Shear Wave Elastography to measure muscle stiffness (kPa) of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, posterior shoulder capsule, and coracoacromial ligament. | Day 1 Pre, Day 1 Post, Day 2 |
Shoulder Mobility | Using Vicon motion capture system to calculate landmark coordinates and using morphometric canonical variate analysis to analyze mobility changes. | Day 1 Pre, Day 1 Post, Day 2 |
Microvascular/capillary blood flow | Using ultrasound to capture blood flow of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, posterior shoulder capsule, and coracoacromial ligament. | Day 1 Pre, Day 1 Post, Day 2 |
Subjective Shoulder Stiffness (Visual Analogue Scale) | Using Visual Analogue scale to measure participant's subjective measure of shoulder stiffness. Scores range from 0 to 10, with 0 being "Not stiff at all" and 10 being "Very stiff." | Day 1 Pre, Day 2 |
Participation Assistant
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Ages
Adult
Minimum Age
18 Years
Eligible Sexes
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
• male and female subjects 18-50 years old
- prior shoulder surgery or injury to the reported dominant throwing arm
- shoulder pain in the reported dominant throwing arm within the last 6 months
- diagnosis cervical radiculopathy or pinched nerve in the neck
- connective tissue or muscle disorders
- known pregnancy
- tobacco use
- known diabetes or prediabetes
- allergy to ultrasound gel (propylene glycol)
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic MedicineStudy Responsible Party
Daniel Cawley, Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Study Central Contact
Contact: Daniel Cawley, DC, MSHS, MS, 334-442-4105, [email protected]
1 Study Locations in 1 Countries
Alabama
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn, Auburn, Alabama, 36832, United States
Daniel Cawley, DC, MSHS, MS, Contact, 334-442-4105, [email protected]
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