Osteopathic hand therapy for healthy tears
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle hands-on therapy (osteopathic manipulation) can change the makeup of your tears in a healthy way. It may help people who are interested in natural ways to support eye health.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be willing to receive hands-on therapy from a trained professional.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have any active infections or conditions that cause inflammation (like a cold, flu, or chronic inflammatory disease).
- You must not have had any dental work or an oral infection in the last 30 days.
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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