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Hands-On therapy may clear Pain-Fueled brain fog

NCT ID NCT04058431

Symptom relief Sponsor: Midwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether osteopathic manipulation, a type of hands-on treatment, can help adults aged 40 and older who have both pain and thinking problems like trouble with memory or focus. The researchers will measure changes in pain, thinking skills, and stress-related markers in the blood. The goal is to see if this treatment can ease both the physical and mental effects of pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Started

Jan 2017

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 40 years of age or older; 2. seeking treatment for acute or chronic pain (neck, thoracic, shoulder, back) 3. gives a positive response to the item, "Have you had thinking problems because of your pain?"; 4. agree to forego extra-trial manipulation (e.g., massage, chiropractic, physical therapy); 5. Score \> 23 on the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status; 6. written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. recent (\< 2 month) or planned surgery within the duration of the study; 2. use of medication that could interfere with cytokine measurements; 3. recent (\< 2 month) changes to psychotropic medication within the duration of the study; 4. history of manipulation within the past six months. 5. diagnosed neurocognitive disorders; 6. contraindication to receiving OMT.

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Conditions

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cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction Musculoskeletal Pain Pain

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Cognitive change Musculoskeletal pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Midwestern Multispecialty Clinic

    Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515, United States

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