Hands-On therapy may soothe cystic fibrosis pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT01293019
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether osteopathic manipulation—a hands-on therapy—can reduce chronic chest, neck, or back pain in adults with cystic fibrosis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive real osteopathic treatment, a sham version, or standard pain care. The goal is to see if this gentle approach can improve pain scores and quality of life.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- osteopathic manipulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage chronic pain in cystic fibrosis patients, improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The sham group helps control for placebo, but the real effect may be modest or absent.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France
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