Hands-On therapy targets legs and feet to ease back pain

NCT ID NCT07193212

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a hands-on therapy using gentle pressure and stretching — can improve chronic low back pain by also treating the legs and feet. Twenty adults with chronic low back pain will receive four OMT sessions over 5-7 weeks. Researchers will measure muscle stiffness, walking patterns, and pain-related surveys to see if this approach helps.

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 this works, it could point toward a drug-free way to reduce chronic low back pain and improve daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It is early research, not a proven treatment.

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CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN (CLBP)

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Locations

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
RECRUITING

Auburn, Alabama, 36832, United States

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