Osteopathic treatment for frequent headaches
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a hands-on treatment called osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can reduce headache pain and the need for pain medicines. If you have frequent headaches or migraines, this may offer a drug-free option to help you feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have had headaches or migraines for at least 3 months
- You use pain medicine for headaches more than 10 times a month, including over-the-counter or prescription drugs
- You do not have certain health conditions like cancer, a history of head injury or brain surgery, strokes, or other brain blood vessel problems
- You are not pregnant and do not have a recent psychiatric diagnosis or substance use disorder
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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