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Effect of Osteopathic Technique on Respiratory Parameters and Pain in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Launched by HORUS UNIVERSITY · Jun 1, 2024

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Trial Information

Current as of March 14, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Osteopathic Technique Respiratory Parameters Pain

ClinConnect Summary

Method Design This parallel, two-group, randomized controlled trial will use concealed allocation, blinding of outcome assessors and intention-to- treat analysis. People with TOS will enroll to 3-month, osteopathic technique (Group A) or traditional physical therapy program (Group B). The allocation order will be concealed by placing each random allocation in a sealed opaque envelope, which will be opened after the participant enrolled in the study. Thus, researchers and therapists will not know or decide which enrolling participant would receive which therapy. After an envelope was opened,...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • The study population consisted of patients diagnosed, by physicians or neurologists, as previous cases of 'definite' TOS.
  • • To be eligible to participate, patients with TOS were required to be aged 30-35 years, be in a stable clinical condition and have a physical disability based on assessment.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Patients with surgery plan for TOS, those who underwent TOS surgeries, those with smoking history, traumatic cervical injuries, diabetes mellitus and/or malignancies.

Trial Officials

Zeezy S. Eraky, Lecturer

Study Chair

Department of Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine and Elderly

Ehab A. Abdallah, Lecturer

Study Chair

Department of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Haitham M. Elmasry, Lecturer

Study Chair

Department of Basic science

Hatem M. El-Samouly, Asst Prof

Study Chair

faculty of medicine

About Horus University

Horus University is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing medical research and education. With a commitment to innovative healthcare solutions, the university actively sponsors clinical trials that aim to enhance treatment methodologies and patient outcomes. By fostering collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and industry partners, Horus University leverages its expertise and resources to conduct rigorous, ethically sound studies that contribute to the scientific community and improve healthcare practices globally.

Locations

Damietta, New Damietta, Egypt

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Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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