Osteopathic manipulation for frequent headache pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a hands-on treatment called osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) can reduce headache pain and the need for painkillers in people who get frequent headaches.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You take pain medicine for headaches more than 10 days each month (including over-the-counter and prescription drugs).
- You have had headaches or migraines for at least 3 months.
- You do not have a current cancer diagnosis, a history of head injury, brain surgery, stroke, or certain brain blood vessel problems.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a history of substance use disorder.
Quick eligibility check
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