How Osteopathic Treatment Affects the Leg and Foot in People With Low Back Pain
Eligible age
18–65 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
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
Sponsor: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
You may qualify if…
- ✓ male and female subjects 18-65 years old
- ✓ presence of chronic low back \> 3 months duration or pain present \> 50% of the time within the previous 12 months
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ prior surgery of the thoracic, lumbar or sacral spine, pelvis
- ✕ diagnosis lumbar radiculopathy or pinched nerve in the neck
- ✕ diagnosis of foot condition that alters gait
- ✕ diagnosis of connective tissue or muscle disorders
- ✕ diagnosis of cancer
- ✕ previous spinal cord injury inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia
- ✕ pregnancy
- ✕ tobacco use
Where it's recruiting
Auburn
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07193212 · last updated 2026-05-14