Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Emphysema Clinical Trial

Official title:

Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00034112
• Other study ID #: R21AT000207-01A1
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• First received: April 22, 2002
• Last updated: August 17, 2006
• Start date: April 2001
• Est. completion date: March 2002

Study information

• Verified date: July 2006
• Source: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Federal Government
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is effective for persons with emphysema as a component of their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Description:

OMT sessions are designed to improve chest wall compliance and diaphragmatic function which produce an immediate positive change in pulmonary function parameters and chest wall mobility. This research project will be a significant step in expanding the understanding of the role of OMT in the treatment of chronic lung disease. It is expected to yield evidence that OMT is an important adjunctive modality that improves pulmonary function, increases exercise tolerance, relieves dyspnea, and improves quality of life in those with COPD, and that would have widespread clinical application plus significant economic benefits.

Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive either OMT or sham treatments once a week for 13 weeks. Outcome measures will be obtained at baseline; immediately following the first treatment; at 4, 8, and 12 weeks after initiation of treatment; and 4 weeks after termination of the treatment. Outcome variables include pulmonary function tests; quality-of-life questionnaires (including emotional functioning, fatigue, and dyspnea); and measurements of exercise tolerance and chest wall mobility.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 0
• Est. completion date: March 2002
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Both
• Age group: N/A and older

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Emphysema
• Lung Diseases
• Lung Diseases, Obstructive
• Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Intervention

Procedure:
• osteopathic manipulative treatment

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine	Kirksville	Missouri

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States,