Pilot MRI study of osteopathic manipulation for upper back muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests if osteopathic manipulation (a hands-on technique) can help with chronic muscle pain in the upper back. It uses MRI to see how the treatment affects your muscles. If you have upper back pain caused by trigger points (tight muscle knots) and are willing to have an MRI, this trial may be an option.
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Who can take part
- You have upper back muscle pain with trigger points, confirmed by ultrasound.
- You are between 18 and 64 years old and live in the community.
- You can speak English and have a normal neurological exam (no nerve problems).
- You do not have a history of cancer, major psychiatric disorders, or conditions like fibromyalgia.
- You are not pregnant, have no skin lesions on your shoulders/upper back, and no metal implants that prevent an MRI.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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