N/A N=9 Treatment

Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine as an Adjunct Treatment for Concussion

Concussion Injury of Cerebrum · Cranial Osteopathic Medicine

Bottom Line

View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03225599 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jun 2019

Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Concussive Symptoms on the Post Concussion Symptom Scale — 9 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (Other)
Age: Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 14+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Northwell Health
Primary completion: Jun 2010

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in Concussive Symptoms on the Post Concussion Symptom Scale	9	—

Summary

Patients who have concussions exhibit an array of symptoms, also known as post-concussive symptoms, including headaches, feeling slowed down or foggy and difficulty with concentration. This study aims to determine if cranial osteopathy can provide additional or expedited symptom relief when accompanying current conventional treatments. The patients will be identified through routine clinical contact. If patients are found to be eligible and agree to participate, they receive a single session of cranial osteopathy in addition to their usual care through the concussion program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Concussion occurred within 8 weeks
Age greater or equal to 14 years
Complains of post-concussive symptoms with a symptom score of >10 on PCSS

Exclusion Criteria

Concussion occurred > 8 weeks
Age less than 14 years
Surgery of the cervical and/or thoracic spine within the last 3 months
Currently receiving or has received workers compensation within the last 3 months
Currently or potentially become involved in litigation related to the injury
Received osteopathic craniosacral treatments within the last 3 months
History of hydrocephalus, current infection or active tumor
Active or marked depression, anxiety or psychosis

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03225599). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.