Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Protocol on Sleep Quality in Parkinson's Disease Subjects

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Parkinsons Disease, Sleep

In brief

Parkinsonism, mainly caused by Parkinsons disease (PD), includes symptoms like tremors, stiffness, slow movements, and balance problems. These symptoms can make it hard for people to sleep well, which leads to a lower quality of life and can increase the risk of other health issues and cognitive decline. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a hands-on approach that may help improve sleep without the side effects of traditional treatments. While OMT has shown promise in enhancing sleep, no studies have specifically looked at its effects on sleep in Parkinson's disease patients. This study aims to see if OMT can help improve sleep quality, cognitive function, and daily activities for people with PD. The investigators will focus on treating specific areas of the body, using techniques that have helped improve sleep in the past. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will receive OMT, while the other will get a light touch treatment as a control. Sleep surveys and data from Fitbit devices will be used to compare the effects of the two treatments. Additionally, cognitive function will be assessed using a specific task called the Stroop task. This research could show that OMT can be a valuable addition to treatments for improving sleep quality in people with Parkinsons disease.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06671600

Run by

New York Institute of Technology

People needed

32

Starts

2025-08-01

Expected to finish

2027-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-29

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease as per a neurologist
• Severity of 0-3 on the Hoehn and Yahr (H-Y) Scale
• Able to receive OMM
• Able to be in a supine and prone position.
• Able to wear a Fitbit watch and an oxygen saturation ring for the duration of the study (including when sleeping).
• Have sleep disturbance complaints.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients on medications that affect sleep
• Have a pre-existing sleep disorder diagnosis
• Those who have a concurrent neurological diagnosis that would confound sleep patterns (ie. narcolepsy)
• Contraindications to the OMM techniques used in this protocol
• Severity of 4 and 5 on the Hoehn and Yahr Scale

Where it is running

• New York Institute of Technology - College of Ostopathic Medicine - Academic Health Care Center - Osteopathic Medicine Center — Old Westbury, New York, United States (enrolling)

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