The Impact of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Activity, and Gait in Female Runners
Purpose
This study will examine whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) affects pelvic floor symptoms, physical activity, and running gait in female runners. Participants will complete six study sessions over 6 to 8 weeks that include questionnaires, gait assessments, and OMT. Participants will also use wearable devices to track physical activity throughout the study.
Condition
- Pelvic Floor Disfunction
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 18 Years and 35 Years
- Eligible Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Healthy females assigned female at birth - Run at least 15 miles per week - English speaking - No previous history of hip surgery - Not currently breastfeeding or pregnant - Not perimenopausal or menopausal
Exclusion Criteria
- Males - Run less than 15 miles per week - Non-English speaking - History of hip surgery - Currently breastfeeding or pregnant - Perimenopausal or menopausal
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
|
Experimental Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) |
Participants will receive OMT to address somatic dysfunction identified during the osteopathic structural examination. All participants will receive the intervention over six treatment sessions during six to eight weeks. |
|
Recruiting Locations
UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science and nearby locations
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
More Details
- NCT ID
- NCT07812285
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Perrero