Using osteopathic manipulation to manage pain in sickle cell disease
Effects of Osteopathic Treatment in Combination With Usual Care in the Management of Pain Associated With Sickle Cell Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study is testing if osteopathic manipulation can help people with sickle cell disease manage their pain better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 37 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | College Osteopathique de Provence Aix-Marseille Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Marseille, Paca) |
| Trial ID | NCT05632289 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative therapy in alleviating pain associated with sickle cell disease. Patients suffering from acute or chronic pain related to their condition will receive either osteopathic treatment or a sham treatment. The goal is to determine if the osteopathic approach can improve pain management and enhance the quality of life for these patients. The study aims to provide a complementary treatment option alongside standard pain management strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with major sickle cell syndrome experiencing acute or chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have recently undergone surgery, or have specific medical contraindications to osteopathic manipulations will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve the quality of life for patients with sickle cell disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that osteopathic approaches can be effective in managing chronic pain, suggesting potential success for this study.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with major sickle cell syndrome * Suffering from acute or chronic pain * Aged over 18 and legally responsible * The informed consent of the patients will be collected Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Patients who underwent surgery in the 6 months prior to inclusion * Patients with known medical contraindications to osteopathic manipulations: vertebral compression, severe osteoporosis, progressive osteonecrosis and not treated with a prosthesis * Patients with acute stroke * Patients with cerebral arteriovenous malformation or cerebral aneurysm * Patients participating in another interventional clinical research protocol
Where this trial is running
Marseille, Paca
- Collège Ostéopathique de Provence Aix-Marseille — Marseille, Paca, France (Recruiting)
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.