Osteopathic treatment for shoulder pain in stroke patients
The Effects of Osteopathic Manual Treatment on Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain and Upper Extremity Function in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study
This study is testing if osteopathic treatment can help adults with shoulder pain after a stroke feel better and move their arms more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Middleton, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06098508 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility and safety of osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) for patients experiencing hemiplegic shoulder pain following a stroke. Participants, who are adults diagnosed with a first-time stroke within the last five years, will receive either OMT or a sham treatment weekly for approximately six weeks. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of OMT in alleviating shoulder pain and improving upper extremity function in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older who have experienced a first-time stroke within the past five years and have shoulder pain on the affected side.
Not a fit: Patients with active infections, fractures, open wounds, rheumatoid arthritis, or certain types of strokes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly reduce shoulder pain and improve upper limb function in stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using osteopathic manual treatment is promising, it is relatively novel in this specific context and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must be at least 18 years or older to participate in the study * Presence of shoulder pain on the side of the body affected by stroke * Patients must have a diagnosis of a first-time stroke within the past 5 years * Stroke type must be subcortical, brainstem, and/or right-MCA stroke. Participants with multiple stroke types within the first-time diagnosis may be included Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of an active systemic or localized infection requiring antibiotic therapy * Presence of fracture in the area being treated * Presence of open wound in the area being treated * Presence of rheumatoid arthritis * Presence of known active malignancy * Presence of shoulder pain on the affected side within 3 months prior to stroke * Patients with left-MCA stroke diagnosis who demonstrate the presence of aphasia based on the Mississippi Aphasia Screening Test (MAST) * Patients who demonstrate hemispatial visual neglect based on screening motor-free visual perception test (MFVPT) * Patients already receiving any type of manual therapy by a certified therapist through their standard-of-care treatment * Patients who do not wish to participate * Patients who are not fit as judged by the study team * Patients who lack the capacity to consent for enrollment in the study based on the University of California San Diego Brief Assessment of Capacity to Consent
Where this trial is running
Middleton, Wisconsin
- UW Health University Ave Rehabilitation Clinic — Middleton, Wisconsin, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ashley Mohan, DO — University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Study coordinator: Ashley Mohan, DO
- Email: OMTStrokeProject@ortho.wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-263-6540
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.