Osteopathy treatment for infants with positional head shape
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests an osteopathic manual therapy plan (hands-on treatment) for babies with positional plagiocephaly, aiming to improve head shape and comfort. It also asks families to attend multiple treatment and measurement visits so researchers can track change over time.
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Who can take part
- Your baby has been diagnosed with positional plagiocephaly (flattening on one side from positioning)
- Your baby is under 4 months old when joining
- Your baby was born at 37 weeks or later (not premature)
- Your baby does not have genetic conditions or known facial/skull differences like cleft lip or palate
- Your baby does not have other specific head-shape types (brachycephaly or scaphocephaly) or skull fusion (craniosynostosis)
- Your baby has not already had a helmet, physical therapy, or osteopathic treatment before joining
Quick eligibility check
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