Investigating the Efficacy of OMT to Recover Olfactory Perception After COVID-19

Part of paid clinical trials in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Sponsor
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Study ID
NCT06766279
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Anosmia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment — PROCEDURE
    The OMT intervention in this study will be comprised of an occipitoatlantal (OA) decompression and treatment of the nasal Chapman point. The OA decompression will be applied for 2 minutes with 12N of pressure as this pressure has been determined to produce the greatest effect. Treatment at this level reduces congestion of nasal mucosa. The suboccipital decompression technique is generally considered to bear minimal risks and is perceived by most patients as a pleasant experience. This technique is considered to be a basic skill among osteopathic physicians. It is usually taught within the first semester of the first year at Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. The other intervention technique will be addressing the nasal Chapman points that are found at the tip of the transverse process of C1 and the costochondral junction of the first rib on each side. Both techniques are performed while the subject is supine.
  • Sham treatment — PROCEDURE
    The sham intervention will consist of the subject lying supine with the investigator's hands resting gently on both sides of subject's neck for 5 minutes.

Study Details

One of the most widespread symptoms of COVID-19 is loss of the sense of smell. There are very few treatments for helping individuals recover their sense of smell. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) may be a useful tool in helping people recover their smell perception. In this study the investigators test whether OMT can be used to help individuals recover their sense of smell if they lost it during COVID-19.

Key Dates

Start date
Aug 29, 2024
Status verified
Jan 2025
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2025
Completion
Aug 31, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
32 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: OMT
    Subjects will undergo an evaluation of their sense of smell using a thoroughly-vetted and published protocol. If subjects are found to have a reduced sense of smell, they will be assigned to either the OMT or sham intervention. The OMT intervention will consist of two procedures: occipitoatlantal decompression and treating the nasal Chapman point. Subjects will then be evaluated after receiving treatment, as well as a follow-up visit the day after, and a final visit within 1-2 weeks post treatment.
  • Sham Comparator: Sham
    Subjects will undergo an evaluation of their sense of smell using a thoroughly-vetted and published protocol. If subjects are found to have a reduced sense of smell, they will be assigned to either the OMT or sham intervention. The sham intervention will consist of the experimenter resting their hands on the sides of the subject's neck. Subjects will then be evaluated after receiving treatment, as well as a follow-up visit the day after, and a final visit within 1-2 weeks post treatment.

Primary Outcome Measure

Ability to Recover Sense of Smell after OMT [ Time Frame: from enrollment until 2 weeks post treatment ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Burrell College of Osteopathic MedicineLas CrucesNew Mexico88001
Thomas P Eiting, Ph.D
[email protected]
5756742245
Thomas P Eiting, Ph.D

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