FAQ

​​​​​​This is a group of participants in a clinical trial who receive standard care, sham treatment, or no treatment. This group is used to compare to the OMT or intervention being studied.

The time commitment depends on each specific trial. You may be asked to come in for multiple visits. Before you enroll, the study team will explain these commitments and will work with you to schedule...

​​​​​Yes, if you join a clinical trial, you are voluntarily participating and can leave the trial at any time or for any reason. Withdrawing will not affect your future healthcare or educational...

​​​​​​Participants do not have to pay to receive OMT or other treatments in these trials. In fact, you may be compensated for your time. The university or osteopathic organizations and sponsors...

This document outlines important information about the clinical trial, including its objectives, procedures, and rights when participating. Signing this document indicates that you are informed and...

The process by which potential participants are given detailed information about a clinical trial, including its purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits. Participants can then agree to participate...

​​​​​We conduct clinical trials to help improve patient care. These trials allow researchers to gather safety and efficacy data on treatments, therapies, or interventions.

OMT, as defined by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), is a set of hands-on techniques used by osteopathic physicians (DOs) to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. Using OMT, a DO...

A research study designed to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and/or mechanisms of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) or other osteopathic interventions.