How Osteopathic Treatment Affects the Leg and Foot in People With Low Back Pain

Part of paid clinical trials in Auburn, Alabama.

Sponsor
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Study ID
NCT07193212
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment — OTHER
    Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a hands-on approach where a trained physician uses techniques such as gentle pressure, stretching, and guided movements to improve mobility, reduce pain, and support the body's natural healing. It focuses on the interconnectedness of muscles, joints, and fascia to restore balance and function.

Study Details

This pilot study will examine whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can improve both physical and psychological aspects of chronic low back pain by focusing on the interconnected myofascial system of the back, legs, and feet. Twenty adults with chronic low back pain will receive four OMT sessions over 5-7 weeks. Before and after treatment, the investigators will measure muscle stiffness with ultrasound, plantar pressure during walking with a pressure plate, and patient-reported outcomes on pain, disability, sleep quality, stress, anxiety, depression, pain catastrophizing, and pain self-efficacy using surveys. By linking these objective and subjective measures, the study aims to provide early evidence of how OMT may influence musculoskeletal function, daily activity, and overall well-being, helping to guide future larger studies on treatment strategies for low back pain

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 5, 2025
Status verified
Nov 2025
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: OMT Treatment Group

Primary Outcome Measure

Stiffness of Low Back and Lower Extremity Muscles Assessed by Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography [ Time Frame: From baseline measures on Day 1 until the last OMT treatment, up to 6 weeks. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Edward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineAuburnAlabama36832
Daniel Cawley, DC, MS, MSHS
[email protected]
334-442-4105

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