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NCT03864354 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Asthma and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
A clinical trial, sponsored by Des Moines University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 25
- Enrollment target
NCT03864354 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Des Moines University. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants.
The verdict
NCT03864354 has completed, sponsored by Des Moines University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 25 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) has been studied in adult patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and children with asthma, however, to the authors' knowledge, no current studies have evaluated the non-immediate effects of OMT on pulmonary function in adults with chronic asthma using spirometry. The objective of the current study was to quantify the immediate, intermediate, and long-term effects of OMT on adult patients with a history of asthma. The quantitative effects were measured with a spirometry device and include the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), the forced vital capacity (FVC), the FEV1/FVC ratio, and the peak expiratory flow (PEF). These four values are used clinically in the diagnosis and management of asthma. The long-term, subjective effects were measured via the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire with Standardized Activities (AQLQ(S)). The study was conducted over a period of eight weeks. During week 0, participants completed the initial AQLQ and performed baseline spirometry testing. During weeks 1, 2, and 3 of the study, a standard OMT protocol was performed on each participant, followed by spirometry testing to measure the immediate effect. Spirometry testing was then performed again three days after each treatment to measure the intermediate effect of OMT. During week 7, participants completed the post-OMT AQLQ(S) and performed spirometry testing once more to measure the long-term effects of OMT. The OMT protocol performed on each patient included treatments to address somatic dysfunctions of the head, cervical spine, thoracic spine, ribs, and respiratory diaphragm. The authors hypothesized that OMT would improve pulmonary function, both subjectively and objectively. The authors predicted an increased overall mean AQLQ(S) score as well as an increased mean score within each domain, including symptoms, activity limitations, emotional function, and environmental stimuli. The authors also pr
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-11-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-01-10 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03864354
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03864354 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Des Moines University, which has 7 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03864354 about?
NCT03864354 is a clinical study titled "Asthma and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment". The effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) has been studied in adult patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and children with asthma, however, to the authors' knowledge, no current studies have evaluated the non-immediate effects of OMT on pulmonary function in adults...
What is the current status of trial NCT03864354?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2018-11-05. Estimated completion is 2019-01-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03864354?
The interventions under investigation include: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03864354?
This trial is sponsored by Des Moines University, which has 7 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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