Clinical trials: Osteopathic Manipulation
Visual Function
Effect of Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine on Visual Function
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.
- Trial name
- NCT02728713
- Testing
- Cranial Manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Heart Rate Variability
Short- and Long-term HRV Measurements After Osteopathic Myofascial Thoracic Manipulations
The adaptation of the heart to react to any stimulus is called heart rate variability (HRV). Moreover, HRV is now used as a health index.
- Trial name
- NCT04234958
- Testing
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec a Montréal
Musculoskeletal Pain
Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Bio Electro-Magnetic Regulation Therapy on Low Back Pain in Adults.
It is clear that low back pain (LBP) is a major challenge in our society, which can lead to severe disability in many individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04704375
- Testing
- Bio Electro-Magnetic Regulation (BEMER) Therapy, OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment), Light touch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Low Back Pain, Sacroiliac Disorder
The Influence of the Manipulation of the Sacroiliac Joint on Low Back Pain
The primary focus of this study is to know the influence of sacroiliac joint manipulation on low back pain with or without radiation to lower limbs, in the lumbopelvic-hip joint
- Trial name
- NCT03794830
- Testing
- manipulation group (MG), electrotheraphy group (EG)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Covid19
Augmentation of Immune Response to COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination Through OMT With Lymphatic Pumps
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) procedures as an addition to current mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in terms of enhancing the immune response of participants as assessed by…
- Trial name
- NCT04928456
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University of Health Sciences
Healthy
Bilateral Cervical Manipulation (C3/C4) on Thoracoabdominal Kinematics
There is evidence of the interdependence between the diaphragm and the C4 vertebral level with regard to nerve, fascial and muscular connections.
- Trial name
- NCT04398160
- Testing
- HVLA C3/C4 manipulation
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Healthy, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
Prevalence of Chapman Reflex Points in Medical Students and Their Association With Visceral Symptoms
Chapman Reflex Points (CRPs) are small palpable nodules found within connective tissue that have traditionally been associated with dysfunction of internal organs and the autonomic nervous system.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases, Lymphatic Diseases, Somatic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07691112
- Testing
- Chapman Reflex Point Examination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Touro College and University System
No Disease or Condition is Being Directly Studied, The Focus of the Study in Healthy Volunteers
Optimizing Lymphatic Pumping for Influenza Vaccine Responses in Vulnerable Populations
The investigators are studying if a specific osteopathic manipulative treatment protocol can improve the immune response (antibody titers) to seasonal influenza vaccination in vulnerable populations, including patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT07786467
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Healthy
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Its Relationship to Autonomic Nervous System Activity
The relationship between Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) and the autonomic nervous system is poorly understood. This study quantifies that relationship and demonstrates a cause and effect.
- Trial name
- NCT00516984
- Testing
- OMT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Back Pain, Lumbar Pain
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Back Pain
This study will investigate if Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is beneficial for patients presenting with back pain.
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Lumbar Pain, Thoracic Pain, Somatic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03892759
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Pregnancy Related, Low Back Pain
Low-back Pain During Pregnancy and Its Psycho-social Implications
Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPP) and pregnancy-related lumbar pain (PLBP) are two distinct symptoms, which can occur together as lumbar-pelvic pain.The primary objective is to measure the impact of osteopathic…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Low Back Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04682002
- Testing
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment, Usual care, Mindfulness
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Come Collaboration
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Osteopathic Manipulation for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to develop a protocol to assess blood flow in the upper limb vasculature before and after osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) using Pulsed-wave Doppler ultrasonography (US).
- Trial name
- TOS (NCT06273969)
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Autonomic Nervous System Disease, Osteopathy
Effect of CV4 and Rib Raising Techniques on Autonomic Balance
Background. Heart rate variability (HRV) and skin conductance (SC) highlight autonomic activity and the balance of autonomic nervous system (ANS) which regulates involuntary physiological functions.
- Trial name
- NCT03142373
- Testing
- CV4 technique, RR technique
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Myofascial Dysfunction, Myofascial Release
Tissue Changes Following Thoracic Myofascial Release
Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the efficacy of myofascial release in altering the parameters of muscle tone, stiffness, and viscoelasticity in young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06651671
- Testing
- Myofascial release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rowan University
Pain
Assessing the Impact of OMT on Physician Pain
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy/Treatments (OMT) are a non-pharmacologic option for treating patients' pain. As the opioid crisis has developed, the requests for OMT have grown in consequence.
- Trial name
- NCT05488158
- Testing
- Osteopathic manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fort Wayne Medical Education Program
Healthy Young Adults
Physiological Responses to Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques in Healthy Young Adults
This study was designed to investigate the effect of selected osteopathic manipulative techniques (OMT) on cardiovascular functions in healthy young men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT05515926
- Testing
- Cranial manipulation group, or cranial osteopathic techniques (OMM)
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Touro University Nevada
No Disease or Condition is Being Directly Studied, The Focus of the Study in Healthy Volunteers
The Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques on Human Tear Composition
This is a pilot study to determine if osteopathic manipulation can alter the concentration of proteins and lipids in human tears.
- Trial name
- NCT07633496
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Diaphragm, Respiratory Muscles
Ultrasound Evaluation of Changes in Diaphragm Induced by Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques
A wide number of osteopathic techniques focusing on diaphragm have been proposed but, although systematically and efficiently used, there is a general lack of evidences able to clarify how and to which extent osteopathic…
- Conditions
- Diaphragm, Respiratory Muscles, Osteopathic Medicine, Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- NCT02801058
- Testing
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Scarlata, Simone, M.D.
Concussion Injury of Cerebrum, Cranial Osteopathic Medicine
Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine as an Adjunct Treatment for Concussion
Patients who have concussions exhibit an array of symptoms, also known as post-concussive symptoms, including headaches, feeling slowed down or foggy and difficulty with concentration.
- Trial name
- NCT03225599
- Testing
- Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Anandamide, Endocannabinoids
Effect of OMM on Anandamide Levels in Saliva
The Investigators will be studying the effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Lymphatic Pump Treatment on levels of anandamide in Saliva.
- Trial name
- NCT02727023
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology