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Official title Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Effects on Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) or Long COVID
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06883513
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is investigating the effects of using an Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) treatment protocol that was shown to statistically improve smell in individuals suffering from Long-COVID olfactory (smell) dysfunction in a small single-blinded pilot trial conducted during 2021. The questions this study is trying to answer are: 1.
- Time commitment: about 3 months
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- \- Individuals must claim they have had a prior positive SARS-CoV-2 test at least 6-weeks before the consenting process to proceed with the study
- Individuals must claim they have at least one of the following symptoms greater than 6-weeks post infection that is affecting their daily life(these...
- Shortness of breath or Difficulty Breathing
- Difficulty with Movement (balance or tremor)
- Muscle Pain or stiffness
You likely can't join if
- If anyone denies they have any of the above symptoms before consent, they will be excluded from the trial
- They will also be excluded from the trial if they have suffered any fractured bones in the last 3 months (this will further decrease risk to the...
- Participants who are enrolled in other Long-COVID trials that have an intervention during their participation in this trial will be excluded...
See the full eligibility criteria
- \- Individuals must claim they have had a prior positive SARS-CoV-2 test at least 6-weeks before the consenting process to proceed with the study
- Individuals must claim they have at least one of the following symptoms greater than 6-weeks post infection that is affecting their daily life(these symptoms correlate with the SBQ™-LC): Symptoms of Long Covid
- Shortness of breath or Difficulty Breathing
- Difficulty with Movement (balance or tremor)
- Muscle Pain or stiffness
- Changes in sexual desire
- Worsening Generalized Pain
- Difficulty with Sleep
- Changes in Mood (anxiety or depression)
- Changes in Erectile function (Biological males only)
- Palpations (irregular heart beats)
- Altered Taste
- Changes in your Hair
- Changes in urination
- Dizziness
- Altered Smell
- Changes in Skin
- Changes in bowels
- Fatigue
- Indigestion
- Dry or irritated eyes
- Changes in sweating
- Difficulty with Cognition (memory or thinking)
- Stomach Pain
- Changes in menstruation (Biological females only)
- Chills or shivering
- If anyone denies they have any of the above symptoms before consent, they will be excluded from the trial
- They will also be excluded from the trial if they have suffered any fractured bones in the last 3 months (this will further decrease risk to the patient as the patient will be moved by the physician during the treatment...
- Participants who are enrolled in other Long-COVID trials that have an intervention during their participation in this trial will be excluded. However, if they have a history of enrollment in a long-covid trial that has...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 3 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.