Benefits of Osteopathic Manual Therapy for Patients with Respiratory Illness

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) in treating newly diagnosed patients with respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia, sinusitis, and bronchitis. The approach combines OMT with standard care to determine if it can alleviate symptoms more quickly and reduce the duration of the illness. The study is conducted at the Geisinger 65-Forward clinic in Buckhorn, PA, targeting patients aged 65-100. Previous research has indicated potential benefits of OMT in similar contexts, but this study aims to quantify those improvements in an outpatient setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients being seen for respiratory illness symptoms at Geisinger 65-Forward Buckhorn, PA clinic for care.
* Patients age of 65-100
* New diagnosis of upper respiratory illness, sinusitis, bronchitis, or pneumonia during outpatient visit.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients that have a healing fracture, including the spine, pelvis, shoulder, ribs, vertebrae, or extremities.
* Patients actively receiving any type of cancer treatment
* Patients with active or previously diagnosed liver disease.

Where it's running

• Geisinger 65-Forward, Buckhorn
  Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Margaret Moore, DO — Physician
• Study coordinator: Margaret Moore, DO
• Email: Mmoore9@geisinger.edu
• Phone: (570) 416-5435

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.