How Osteopathic Treatment Affects the Leg and Foot in People With Low Back Pain

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Conditions studied: Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)

In brief

This pilot study will examine whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can improve both physical and psychological aspects of chronic low back pain by focusing on the interconnected myofascial system of the back, legs, and feet. Twenty adults with chronic low back pain will receive four OMT sessions over 5-7 weeks. Before and after treatment, the investigators will measure muscle stiffness with ultrasound, plantar pressure during walking with a pressure plate, and patient-reported outcomes on pain, disability, sleep quality, stress, anxiety, depression, pain catastrophizing, and pain self-efficacy using surveys. By linking these objective and subjective measures, the study aims to provide early evidence of how OMT may influence musculoskeletal function, daily activity, and overall well-being, helping to guide future larger studies on treatment strategies for low back pain

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07193212

Run by

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

People needed

20

Starts

2025-11-05

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• male and female subjects 18-65 years old
• presence of chronic low back > 3 months duration or pain present > 50% of the time within the previous 12 months

You may not qualify if…

• prior surgery of the thoracic, lumbar or sacral spine, pelvis
• diagnosis lumbar radiculopathy or pinched nerve in the neck
• diagnosis of foot condition that alters gait
• diagnosis of connective tissue or muscle disorders
• diagnosis of cancer
• previous spinal cord injury inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia
• pregnancy
• tobacco use
• known diabetes or prediabetes
• allergy to ultrasound gel (propylene glycol)
• history of manual therapy treatment within the past 2 weeks
• injection for pain within the past 1 month
• currently taking muscle relaxers

Where it is running

• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine — Auburn, Alabama, United States (enrolling)

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