The Effect of Osteopathic Treatment on Craniocervico-Mandibular Dysfunction

The goal of this clinical trial is to measure the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on tissues of the craniocervico-mandibular unit (CCMU) in individuals with neck pain and headaches. The main questions to answer are: 1. How does OMT affect CCMU muscle stiffness 2. How does OMT affect jaw motion 3. How does OMT affect autonomic function 4. Is pain pressure threshold affected by OMT of the CCMU Participants will undergo the following interventions: 1. Photos taken to measure head and neck angles 2. Ultrasound 3. Smooth Pursuit Neck Torsion Test 4. Motion Capture 5. Autonomic Protocol 6. Algometry 7. Surveys

NCT Number	NCT06471426
Lead Sponsor	Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Conditions	Headache, Neck Pain
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2024-04-22
Primary Completion	2026-08-22 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09-22 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-14