Clinical trials: Osteopathic Medicine
Mastalgia
Mastalgia Treatment: Is There a Role for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
There are many current medical treatments for mastalgia, but few have been proven effective. Our objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment as compared to a light touch protocol and standard…
- Trial name
- NCT01643837
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Osteopathic Manipulative Light Touch Protocol (LT)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Cervical Spine
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Kinetics
Back pain affects the majority of the population at some time. Currently there are no published and scientifically accepted objective measures to support manual medicine diagnostic and treatment techniques for back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01376687
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Conditions Treated With OMT
OMM Utilization in the Clinical Setting
The SPECIFIC AIM of this research study is to evaluate the utilization, effectiveness, and safety of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) using data collected from patients receiving OMT in the clinical setting within the…
- Trial name
- NCT02395965
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,960 people
- Sponsor
- A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Segmental and Somatic Dysfunction, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Correlation of Somatic Dysfunction With Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Findings
The purpose of this study is to correlate the link between palpatory findings of somatic dysfunction and gastrointestinal endoscopic evidence of changes in mucosa.
- Conditions
- Segmental and Somatic Dysfunction, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms, Ectopic Intestinal Mucosa
- Trial name
- NCT01394198
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Cystic Fibrosis, Back Pain
Osteopathic Treatment in Adult Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
To study the contribution of osteopathy on the reduction of pain in adult patients with cystic fibrosis
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Chest Pain
- Trial name
- MUCOSTEO (NCT01293019)
- Testing
- Osteopathic treatment, Usual care
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Headache Disorders, Headache
Can a Specific OMT Protocol Influence Patient Pain and Associated Analgesia Use for Primary Headache Disorders?
The purpose of this study is to see if osteopathic manipulation or light touch can reduce either or both frequency of headaches or use of pain medication.
- Conditions
- Headache Disorders, Headache, Analgesia, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT06546462
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Gender Role
Does Gender Matter? Patient Preference in an Italian Osteopathic Clinical Setting
This study evaluates patients preference for the gender of their osteopath. All patients referring to an Italian private osteopathic clinic will receive a proper questionnaire before knowing the gender of their designed osteopath.
- Trial name
- NCT03546114
- Testing
- Gender Questionnaire
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Superiore di Osteopatia di Milano
Arthrodesis, Post-operative Care
Effect of Osteopathy Medicine on Post-surgical Management of Lumbosacral Arthrodesis
Introduction : Low back pain represents a major public health issue. In some cases, surgery may be necessary, but it is not without consequences.
- Conditions
- Arthrodesis, Post-operative Care, Manual Therapy, Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06669858
- Testing
- manual therapy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Européen d'Enseignement Supérieur de l'Ostéopathie de Lyon
Parkinson Disease
Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine on Parkinson Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is defined as a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the patient's mobility, balance and cognition.
- Trial name
- NCT02107638
- Testing
- OMM treatment arm, Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Low Back Pain
How Does Manual Therapy Improve Low Back Pain for Soldiers?
Musculoskeletal injuries including low back pain (LBP) are a major problem in military personnel. These injuries can result from training exercises, job duties, or recreational activities.
- Trial name
- NCT00394264
- Testing
- Soft Tissue, Myofascial release, Counterstrain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Texas Health Science Center
Healthy, Dysautonomia
Effects of Osteopathic Technique on Autonomic Nervous System Activity
Cranial osteopathic manipulation technique for brain and cranial nerve function, known as the fourth ventricle compression (CV4), has been recognized.
- Trial name
- Osteo (NCT06554834)
- Testing
- CV4 + RR, CV4, EEG/HRV/RSA (Electroencephalography, Heart Rate Variability, Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia) Monitoring using Infiniti System
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SomaticMed
Osteopathic Medicine, Effectiveness
The Quality of Life in Children at Social Risk, a Case Series Study Protocol
this case series study has the aim to observe the effect of a multidisciplinary intervention (social accompaniment, school reinforcement and osteopathic treatment) on the quality of life of children with social risk in primary…
- Trial name
- NCT05135780
- Testing
- Osteopathic manual treatment, Social education
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Francesco Cerritelli
Parkinson's Disease, Constipation
Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine on Constipation in Parkinson's Disease
The aim of this pilot study is to investigate the effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) in decreasing constipation symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Trial name
- NCT02344485
- Testing
- OMM treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Mechanical Complication of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Respiratory Depression
Effects of Osteopathic Treatment on Pulmonary Function After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the short and long term effects of osteopathic treatment on pulmonary function, pain and quality of life in patients after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
- Conditions
- Mechanical Complication of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Respiratory Depression, Pain, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- OSTinCARE (NCT01714791)
- Testing
- Usual care, Osteopathic treatment
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Hartcentrum Hasselt
Stroke, Osteopathic Medicine
Examining Relationships Between Musculoskeletal Function Measurements of Movement Efficiency and Nervous System Function After Chronic Stroke
Stroke remains the leading cause of severe disability, and survivors frequently have incomplete recovery. More than half of older survivors have impaired mobility which contributes to poorer quality-of-life (QoL) and suffering.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Examination, Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
- Trial name
- SOMADC-CC (NCT07737873)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Post-Concussion Symptoms, Distorted; Balance
Comparing the Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Versus Counseling in the Treatment of Concussion
Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a challenging injury for physicians to manage and is among the most serious disabling neurological disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT02750566
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Prematurity
Effectiveness Of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment In NICU: A Multicenter Clinical Trial
The use of complementary and alternative medicine in neonatal ward has been steadily rising during the last decade. This integrated medicine approach has been shown to be helpful to improve neonatal health care.
- Trial name
- NCT01645137
- Testing
- osteopathic manipulative treatment, Usual care
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 690 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European Institute for Evidence Based Osteopathic Medicine
Fibromyalgia, Temporomandibular Disorder
An Algorithm for Approaching Temporomandibular Disorders With Osteopathic Manual Therapy in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Nowadays, fibromyalgia is the rheumatic disorder with the highest levels of deterioration in quality of life. Among the comorbidities it presents, one of the most frequent is temporomandibular disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06365151
- Testing
- Osteopathic manual therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat de Lleida
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Osteopathic Manual Medicine Treatment in Autism
The purpose of this study is to determine how osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) will affect core autism features including social and communication deficits.
- Trial name
- OMMA (NCT01676389)
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manual Medicine (Body Therapy)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
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