Hands-On therapy may rewire headache brains, pilot study shows

NCT ID NCT06841627

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) changes the brain in people with migraines, tension, or cluster headaches. Researchers used MRI scans to see if OMT affects brain structure and activity. The goal was to understand how OMT reduces pain and disability, not to test a new treatment. 31 adults with frequent headaches took part.

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  • Auburn University MRI Center and Edward Via College of Medicine

    Auburn, Alabama, 36832, United States