The Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques on Human Tear Composition
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Summary
This is a pilot study to determine if osteopathic manipulation can alter the concentration of proteins and lipids in human tears.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals older than 18 years of age at the time of enrollment * Individuals that understand the study procedures and provide voluntary, informed consent * Individuals willing and able to receive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals younger than 18 years of age * Individuals who are pregnant or lactating * Individuals with infection or inflammatory conditions * Individuals physically unable to receive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment * Individuals with dental or oral infection or surgery within the preceding 30 days.
Interventions
- OtherOsteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Sequential Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment of suboccipital 4-step release, occipital mastoid suture release, and sphenopalatine ganglion release.
- OtherSham
Sham protocol including holding of the occiput and thoracic area and cranial vault hold without interaction with the motion.
Location
- Plaza 38 Medical OfficesErie, Pennsylvania