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How Osteopathic Treatment Affects the Leg and Foot in People With Low Back Pain
Led by Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine · Updated on 2026-05-14
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
55 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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
CONDITIONS
Official Title
How Osteopathic Treatment Affects the Leg and Foot in People With Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male and female subjects 18-65 years old
- Chronic low back pain lasting more than 3 months or pain present more than 50% of the time in the past 12 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous surgery on thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spine, or pelvis
- Diagnosis of 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, or fibromyalgia
- Pregnancy
- Tobacco use
- Known diabetes or prediabetes
- Allergy to ultrasound gel (propylene glycol)
- Manual therapy treatment within the past 2 weeks
- Injection for pain within the past 1 month
- Currently taking muscle relaxers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Auburn, Alabama, United States, 36832
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Research Team
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Daniel Cawley, DC, MS, MSHS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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