Hands-On therapy aimed at asthma inflammation – study pulled before start

NCT ID NCT07071194

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study planned to test whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a hands-on technique to improve chest movement — could reduce lung inflammation and improve breathing in adults with asthma. Researchers intended to measure inflammation using a nitric oxide breath test and lung function with spirometry. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data were collected.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)
What this could lead to: If it worked, OMT could offer a drug-free way to ease breathing and reduce lung inflammation for some asthma patients.
What could go wrong: The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available. Even if conducted, benefits would likely be modest and not replace standard asthma medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ASTHMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Allergy Immunology Associates

Mayfield Heights, Ohio, 44124, United States

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