Can osteopathy ease fibromyalgia pain?
NCT ID NCT02805673
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether osteopathic care (hands-on manipulation) can help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. 32 participants received osteopathic treatments over 8 months, with a follow-up 3 months later. The goal was to see if this approach could improve pain and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- osteopathic manipulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease fibromyalgia pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study that was terminated early, so results may be limited. It is not a cure and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Caen
Caen, 14000, France
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