The Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques on Human Tear Composition

Starting soon · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: No Disease or Condition is Being Directly Studied, The Focus of the Study in Healthy Volunteers

In brief

This is a pilot study to determine if osteopathic manipulation can alter the concentration of proteins and lipids in human tears.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07633496

Run by

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

People needed

30

Starts

2026-08-12

Expected to finish

2026-10-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals older than 18 years of age at the time of enrollment
• Individuals that understand the study procedures and provide voluntary, informed consent
• Individuals willing and able to receive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals younger than 18 years of age
• Individuals who are pregnant or lactating
• Individuals with infection or inflammatory conditions
• Individuals physically unable to receive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Where it is running

• Plaza 38 Medical Offices — Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

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