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Hands-On therapy targets legs and feet to ease back pain

NCT ID NCT07193212

Symptom relief Sponsor: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a hands-on therapy using gentle pressure and stretching — can improve chronic low back pain by also treating the legs and feet. Twenty adults with chronic low back pain will receive four OMT sessions over 5-7 weeks. Researchers will measure muscle stiffness, walking patterns, and pain-related surveys to see if this approach helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a drug-free way to reduce chronic low back pain and improve daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It is early research, not a proven treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * male and female subjects 18-65 years old * presence of chronic low back \> 3 months duration or pain present \> 50% of the time within the previous 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * prior surgery of the thoracic, lumbar or sacral spine, pelvis * diagnosis lumbar radiculopathy or pinched nerve in the neck * diagnosis of foot condition that alters gait * diagnosis of connective tissue or muscle disorders * diagnosis of cancer * previous spinal cord injury inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia * pregnancy * tobacco use * known diabetes or prediabetes * allergy to ultrasound gel (propylene glycol) * history of manual therapy treatment within the past 2 weeks * injection for pain within the past 1 month * currently taking muscle relaxers

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Chronic low back pain (CLBP)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Auburn, Alabama, 36832, United States

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