Actively Recruiting
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Effects on Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) or Long COVID
Led by University of Louisville · Updated on 2025-03-19
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
9 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study is investigating the effects of using an Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) treatment protocol that was shown to statistically improve smell in individuals suffering from Long-COVID olfactory (smell) dysfunction in a small single-blinded pilot trial conducted during 2021. The questions this study is trying to answer are: 1. Does this OMT protocol improve other non-smell related Long-COVID symptoms 2. Do 2 OMT treatments improve Long-COVID symptoms more than 1 OMT treatment Participants will: 1. Week 1: Take an digital survey regarding their Long-COVID symptoms undergo Long-COVID OMT treatment or a placebo treatment 2. Week 2: Take an digital survey regarding their Long-COVID symptoms then all will undergo Long-COVID OMT treatment 3. Week 3: Take an digital survey regarding their Long-COVID symptoms 4. Week 8: Take an digital survey regarding their Long-COVID symptoms
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Effects on Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) or Long COVID
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals must have had a positive SARS-CoV-2 test at least 6 weeks before consenting
- Individuals must have at least one Long-COVID symptom lasting more than 6 weeks that affects daily life, including but not limited to: shortness of breath, difficulty with movement, muscle pain or stiffness, changes in sexual desire, generalized pain, sleep difficulties, mood changes, erectile function changes (males only), palpitations, altered taste or smell, hair changes, urination changes, dizziness, skin changes, bowel changes, fatigue, indigestion, dry or irritated eyes, sweating changes, memory or thinking difficulties, stomach pain, menstrual changes (females only), chills or shivering
You will not qualify if you...
- Denial of any above listed Long-COVID symptoms before consent
- Fractured bones within the last 3 months
- Current participation in other Long-COVID trials involving interventions during this study period
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Louisville Outpatient Care Center
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40202
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Michael E Stenta, DO, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
CONTACT
R
Rebecca Lynn, DO, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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