Hands-On healing: osteopathy tested for fibromyalgia relief
NCT ID NCT02343237
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether 6 weeks of osteopathic treatment (gentle hands-on manipulation) could reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. 101 adults with long-term fibromyalgia took part, comparing real osteopathy sessions to fake ones. The main goal was to track pain levels weekly using a simple 0-100 scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- osteopathic treatment (hands-on manipulation sessions)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to help manage fibromyalgia pain and improve daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The placebo effect is strong with hands-on therapies, and benefits may not last long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hotel-Dieu Hospital
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75004, France
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