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Pilot MRI Study on Osteopathic Manipulation for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Sponsor: Auburn University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to conduct MRI studies on adults with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) to identify important MRI biomarkers that respond to OMT (osteopathic manipulation therapy) and investigate the feasibility of implementing MRI study and OMT in this population. The main outcomes of the study include: * Determine whether biomarkers measured by MRI can differentiate normal tissues and MTrP (myofascial trigger point). * Test the responsiveness of the biomarkers identified by MRI to the proposed intervention, OMT, in patients with MPS of the upper back. Researchers will compare participants who will receive one session of OMT (Group 1 - Experimental Condition) and participants who will not receive any treatment (Group 2 - Control Condition) to see how the MRI-identified biomarkers respond to the intervention. Participants will complete the following: * Clinical screening * MRI measures * Battery of self-report surveys * Clinical/Physical Function Assessment
Official title: A Feasibility and Pilot Study of an MRI Study to Investigate Changes After Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2024-08-31
Completion Date
2025-06-30
Last Updated
2024-08-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment - Scapular Release
First, the patient will be positioned in the supine position. The physician or trained fellow will then place his/her hands on the medial border of the scapula on the affected side. From the paraspinal fascia to the medial border of the scapula a lateral traction is added along with a superior to inferior traction and additionally an inferior to superior traction. The shoulder will be used as an additional fulcrum by having the shoulder in the forward flexion position at 90 degrees and then adduction of the humerus to aid in addition movement of the scapula by moving the upper arm into adduction and abduction in a rhythmic motion. The treatment with a rhythmic and/or static traction in the motions described above and manual movement of the scapula will be done for a maximum of 15 minutes.