Reduction of Concussion Symptoms Through the Use of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Concussion, Brain

In brief

Concussion incidence in high school and collegiate sports is high, especially in football. Once diagnosed, return to play is dependent on recovery from symptoms followed by a specific protocol for clearance; the sooner the symptoms subside the sooner the protocol is initiated. Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) is a low risk procedure that has minimal side effects and has been used to decrease both headache intensity and frequency. With the main subjective symptom tracked for concussion being headache, OMT may be used to decrease the severity and the duration of this symptom.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04063618

Run by

Matthew T. Mcelroy, DO

People needed

1

Starts

2019-12-03

Expected to finish

2021-11-16

Last updated by the study team

2023-03-31

Who can join

Age: any, up to 24. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients referred to the Geisinger sports medicine clinic or athletic training room for concussion evaluation and management
• Age less than 25 years old
• Enrolled in high school or college
• Participating in a sport at either collegiate or high school level

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosis does not meet criteria for concussion
• Symptoms of concussion not present on initial visit
• Patient unable to tolerate the OMT treatment
• Patient needs intervention beyond standard concussion management
• Patients not able to provide consent to be a part of the study

Where it is running

• Geisinger Woodbine — Danville, Pennsylvania, United States

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