Gentle touch may ease sleepless nights for Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT06671600
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a hands-on therapy using gentle techniques on the head, neck, and ribs — can improve sleep quality in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants are split into two groups: one receives OMT, the other a light touch placebo. Sleep is tracked with Fitbit devices and surveys, and cognitive function is also measured. The goal is to see if OMT can be a safe, drug-free way to help Parkinson's patients sleep better.
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 works, this could offer a drug-free way to improve sleep and quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The light-touch control group helps, but the effect may be small or due to placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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New York Institute of Technology - College of Ostopathic Medicine - Academic Health Care Center - Osteopathic Medicine Center
RECRUITINGOld Westbury, New York, 11568, United States
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