Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Parkinson's (NCT06671600)
Hands on treatment improves sleep
- Trial ID
- NCT06671600
- Official Title
- Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Protocol on Sleep Quality in Parkinson's Disease Subjects
- Goal
- Hands on treatment improves sleep
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 32 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinsons Disease, Sleep
- Interventions
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Sham (No Treatment)
Summary For Families
They want to find out whether osteopathic manipulative treatment, a hands-on therapy that gently works on muscles and joints in the head, neck, upper back, and ribs, can improve sleep quality, thinking, and everyday activities for people with Parkinson's who have trouble sleeping. Participants will get either the hands-on treatment or a light touch control, and the team will compare self-reported sleep, Fitbit sleep data, and performance on a thinking test that measures how well someone handles conflicting information. The study is for adults with a neurologist-confirmed Parkinson's diagnosis who have mild to moderate symptoms (stages 0 to 3 on the common severity scale), have sleep complaints, can lie on their back and stomach and wear a Fitbit and oxygen ring, and are not taking medicines or have other sleep or neurological conditions that would affect the results.
Locations
- New York Institute of Technology - College of Ostopathic Medicine - Academic Health Care Center - Osteopathic Medicine Center, Old Westbury, New York, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. They want to find out whether osteopathic manipulative treatment, a hands-on therapy that gently works on muscles and joints in the head, neck, upper back, and ribs, can improve sleep quality, thinking, and everyday activities for people with Parkinson's who have trouble sleeping. Participants will get either the hands-on treatment or a light touch control, and the team will compare self-reported sleep, Fitbit sleep data, and performance on a thinking test that measures how well someone handles conflicting information. The study is for adults with a neurologist-confirmed Parkinson's diagnosis who have mild to moderate symptoms (stages 0 to 3 on the common severity scale), have sleep complaints, can lie on their back and stomach and wear a Fitbit and oxygen ring, and are not taking medicines or have other sleep or neurological conditions that would affect the results.
- Who can participate?
- Eligibility criteria vary. Check the full listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 2 years and 5 months.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.
- Will I get a placebo in this trial?
- This trial has 2 groups, and 1 is a sham (a pretend version of the procedure) group. Because assignment is random, you have about a 1 in 2 chance (roughly 50%) of being in the sham group, assuming the groups are filled equally. Ask the coordinator to confirm the exact assignment ratio.
- What procedures are involved in this trial?
- Based on the protocol, this trial involves: Questionnaires & surveys (non-invasive); Thinking & memory tests (non-invasive). Confirm the full schedule with the study coordinator.