Sports Physical TherapyELSMFPNCT06568666
The Effect of Lumbar and Sacroiliac Manipulation on Football Players
A study testing Lumbar spinal manipulation and Sacroiliac joint manipulation in people with Sports Physical Therapy and Neuromuscular Subluxation of Joint, run by SEFA HAKTAN HATIK at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The purpose of this study was to assess the immediate effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation methods on the lumbar and sacroiliac regions on professional soccer players' flexibility and leaping abilities. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy, Neuromuscular Subluxation of Joint
- What is being tested?
- Lumbar spinal manipulation and Sacroiliac joint manipulation
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 May 2024to 1 Aug 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Signing the voluntary consent form
- Being a male
- Being between ages of 18 - 35
- Playing professional soccer for a minimum of 6 months
- Asymptomatic dysfunction of the lumbar spine or sacroiliac joint.
Who cannot join
- Having an injury in the lower extremities
- Lumbar spine and sacroiliac region in the last 6 months
- Having a contraendication to the chiropractic treatments
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparision of Instant Effect of Lumbal and Sacroiliac Spinal Manipulation on Flexibility and Jumping Performance in Licensed Football Players
The purpose of this study was to assess the immediate effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation methods on the lumbar and sacroiliac regions on professional soccer players' flexibility and leaping abilities.
Read the detailed description
The study included 45 professional soccer players who were previously informed about the study and met the inclusion criteria. The 45 participants were then randomly divided into three groups: lumbar manipulation group (n=15), sacroiliac joint manipulation group (n=15) and control group (n=15).
The V-Sit Reach Test was used to assess flexibility, the vertical jump test (on the wall) was used to assess vertical jump, and horizontal jump was assessed with the help of a tape on the hall floor. Each test was repeated twice and the best result was recorded in centimeters (cm.). Five minutes after the initial tests were performed, the lumbar spinal manipulation group underwent lumbar spinal manipulation on the identified dysfunctional segment, the sacroiliac joint manipulation group underwent sacroiliac joint manipulation on the dysfunctional side, and the control group did not receive any treatment.
The same tests were then repeated without any waiting period and the best result was recorded.
- Being tested
- Lumbar spinal manipulation, Sacroiliac joint manipulation
- Keywords
- Spinal manipulation, Football, Flexibility, Vertical jump, Horizontal jump
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Lumbar spinal manipulationOther
Lumbar spinal manipulation was performed in the lateral recumbent position and HVLA thrust was applied to the segment where dysfunction was detected. The spinal process was determined as the contact point and the direction of HVLA thrust was from posterior to anterior.
Sacroiliac joint manipulationOther
The participant lies on his/her side on the healthy side; the lower knee is in extension while the upper knee is flexed and placed in the popliteal fossa of the lower knee. The participant's hands are left free on the ribs at the lower level. The practitioner crosses the movement barrier with the stabilizing hand, allowing the tissues to relax. The practitioner performs HVLA thrust of the iliac bone into posterior or anterior rotation (in the opposite direction of dysfunction) with the stabilizing hand
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar manipulation group | Experimental | Lumbar spinal manipulation was also performed in the lateral recumbent position and HVLA thrust was applied to the segment where dysfunction was detected. The spinal process was determined as the contact point and the direction of HVLA thrust was from posterior to anterior. Receives: Other: Lumbar spinal manipulation |
| Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation Group | Experimental | The participant lies on his/her side on the healthy side; the lower knee is in extension while the upper knee is flexed and placed in the popliteal fossa of the lower knee. The participant's hands are left free on the ribs at the lower level. The practitioner crosses the movement barrier with the stabilizing hand, allowing the tissues to relax. The practitioner performs HVLA thrust of the iliac bone into posterior or anterior rotation (in the opposite direction of dysfunction) with the stabilizing hand. Receives: Other: Sacroiliac joint manipulation |
| Control Group | No intervention | No treatment has been carried out. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
V-Sit Reach Test
The participant is advised to sit on the floor with his legs straight front. The toes are pointed up, the heels are in touch with the ground, and there is about a 30-centimeter distance between them. A line is drawn connecting the spots where the heels strike the ground, and this line is used as the zero line for measurements. The patient is urged to reach forward with his hands as far as he can while keeping his knees extended. The distance between the attained point and the zero point is measured in centimeters. The numerical value is preceded by (+) and (-), which denote the location relative to the zero point. The knees should be kept in extension during the test. To obtain a measurement result, the tested person repeats the movement twice and the practitioner records the best result (+) or (-) in cm.
Measured: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.
Vertical Jump
The athlete stands facing the platform allocated for the test. With one arm, he/she reaches the highest point possible, and the test administrator marks the platform. The athlete jumps and touches the highest place he or she is able to reach, and is then noted. The test administrator measures the distance between these two spots and notes it in centimeters. The test must be taken twice. The best results are considered.
Measured: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.
Horizontal Jump
It is a test that assesses athletes' balance, jumping strength, and lower extremity strength in both vertical and horizontal planes. The test starting location is marked on the floor with a marker. In this stance, the individual being tested waits for the required acceleration. They leap as far as possible utilizing their single and double legs, as directed by the test administrator. The distance from the starting position to the leap point is measured. The test is repeated twice, and the best result is recorded in centimeters.
Measured: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Aug 2024
- Study start1 May 2024
- Primary completion1 Jun 2024
- Study completion1 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The study involved 45 professional soccer players, divided into three groups: lumbar manipulation group (n=15), sacroiliac joint manipulation group (n=15), and control group (n=15). The manipulations were performed in a side-lying position, and tests (V - Sit Reach Test, horizontal and vertical jump tests) were performed 5 minute before manipulation techniques and after the manipulation techniques. Normal distribution parameters were determined using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro Wilks tests. Quantitative data comparisons were made using Oneway Anova test, Tukey HDS test, Kruskal Wallis test, Dunn's test, Paired Sample T test, and Wilcoxon sign test. The p\<0.05 level was used to determine statistically significant differences. The study used various tests to compare parameters, with the p\<0.05 level being considered significant for statistically significant differences.
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, SEFA HAKTAN HATIK, Sinop University
- Investigators
- SEFA HAKTAN HATIK, Study director, Sinop University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06568666
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CMT003
- Acronym
- ELSMFP
- Status last verified
- Aug 2024
- First submitted
- 21 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 23 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparision of Instant Effect of Lumbal and Sacroiliac Spinal Manipulation on Flexibility and Jumping Performance in Licensed Football Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06568666
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ELSMFP / CMT003
- Keywords
- Spinal manipulation, Football, Flexibility, Vertical jump, Horizontal jump
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- SEFA HAKTAN HATIKUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study was to assess the immediate effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation methods on the lumbar and sacroiliac regions on professional soccer players' flexibility and leaping abilities.
Detailed description
The study included 45 professional soccer players who were previously informed about the study and met the inclusion criteria. The 45 participants were then randomly divided into three groups: lumbar manipulation group (n=15), sacroiliac joint manipulation group (n=15) and control group (n=15).
The V-Sit Reach Test was used to assess flexibility, the vertical jump test (on the wall) was used to assess vertical jump, and horizontal jump was assessed with the help of a tape on the hall floor. Each test was repeated twice and the best result was recorded in centimeters (cm.). Five minutes after the initial tests were performed, the lumbar spinal manipulation group underwent lumbar spinal manipulation on the identified dysfunctional segment, the sacroiliac joint manipulation group underwent sacroiliac joint manipulation on the dysfunctional side, and the control group did not receive any treatment.
The same tests were then repeated without any waiting period and the best result was recorded.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- The study involved 45 professional soccer players, divided into three groups: lumbar manipulation group (n=15), sacroiliac joint manipulation group (n=15), and control group (n=15). The manipulations were performed in a side-lying position, and tests (V - Sit Reach Test, horizontal and vertical jump tests) were performed 5 minute before manipulation techniques and after the manipulation techniques. Normal distribution parameters were determined using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro Wilks tests. Quantitative data comparisons were made using Oneway Anova test, Tukey HDS test, Kruskal Wallis test, Dunn's test, Paired Sample T test, and Wilcoxon sign test. The p<0.05 level was used to determine statistically significant differences. The study used various tests to compare parameters, with the p<0.05 level being considered significant for statistically significant differences.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar manipulation group | Experimental | Other: Lumbar spinal manipulationLumbar spinal manipulation was also performed in the lateral recumbent position and HVLA thrust was applied to the segment where dysfunction was detected. The spinal process was determined as the contact point and the direction of HVLA thrust was from posterior to anterior. |
| Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation Group | Experimental | Other: Sacroiliac joint manipulationThe participant lies on his/her side on the healthy side; the lower knee is in extension while the upper knee is flexed and placed in the popliteal fossa of the lower knee. The participant's hands are left free on the ribs at the lower level. The practitioner crosses the movement barrier with the stabilizing hand, allowing the tissues to relax. The practitioner performs HVLA thrust of the iliac bone into posterior or anterior rotation (in the opposite direction of dysfunction) with the stabilizing hand. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –No treatment has been carried out. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Signing the voluntary consent form
- Being a male
- Being between ages of 18 - 35
- Playing professional soccer for a minimum of 6 months
- Asymptomatic dysfunction of the lumbar spine or sacroiliac joint.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having an injury in the lower extremities
- Lumbar spine and sacroiliac region in the last 6 months
- Having a contraendication to the chiropractic treatments
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar spinal manipulationLumbar spinal manipulation was performed in the lateral recumbent position and HVLA thrust was applied to the segment where dysfunction was detected. The spinal process was determined as the contact point and the direction of HVLA thrust was from posterior to anterior. | Other | Lumbar manipulation group |
| Sacroiliac joint manipulationThe participant lies on his/her side on the healthy side; the lower knee is in extension while the upper knee is flexed and placed in the popliteal fossa of the lower knee. The participant's hands are left free on the ribs at the lower level. The practitioner crosses the movement barrier with the stabilizing hand, allowing the tissues to relax. The practitioner performs HVLA thrust of the iliac bone into posterior or anterior rotation (in the opposite direction of dysfunction) with the stabilizing hand | Other | Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation Group |
Primary outcome
V-Sit Reach Test
Time frame: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.
The participant is advised to sit on the floor with his legs straight front. The toes are pointed up, the heels are in touch with the ground, and there is about a 30-centimeter distance between them. A line is drawn connecting the spots where the heels strike the ground, and this line is used as the zero line for measurements. The patient is urged to reach forward with his hands as far as he can while keeping his knees extended. The distance between the attained point and the zero point is measured in centimeters. The numerical value is preceded by (+) and (-), which denote the location relative to the zero point. The knees should be kept in extension during the test. To obtain a measurement result, the tested person repeats the movement twice and the practitioner records the best result (+) or (-) in cm.
Vertical Jump
Time frame: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.
The athlete stands facing the platform allocated for the test. With one arm, he/she reaches the highest point possible, and the test administrator marks the platform. The athlete jumps and touches the highest place he or she is able to reach, and is then noted. The test administrator measures the distance between these two spots and notes it in centimeters. The test must be taken twice. The best results are considered.
Horizontal Jump
Time frame: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.
It is a test that assesses athletes' balance, jumping strength, and lower extremity strength in both vertical and horizontal planes. The test starting location is marked on the floor with a marker. In this stance, the individual being tested waits for the required acceleration. They leap as far as possible utilizing their single and double legs, as directed by the test administrator. The distance from the starting position to the leap point is measured. The test is repeated twice, and the best result is recorded in centimeters.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Aug 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
SEFA HAKTAN HATIK study director
Sinop University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Lumbar spinal manipulation and Sacroiliac joint manipulation in people with Sports Physical Therapy and Neuromuscular Subluxation of Joint, run by SEFA HAKTAN HATIK at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Aug 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
V-Sit Reach Test (time frame: This test was performed 5 minutes before and immediately after the manipulation.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Aug 2024.