Can a Specific OMT Protocol Influence Patient Pain and Associated Analgesia Use for Primary Headache Disorders?

The purpose of this study is to see if osteopathic manipulation or light touch can reduce either or both frequency of headaches or use of pain medication. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been shown to help headache symptoms. The investigators like to see if regular OMT sessions can help reduce headache discomfort and also reduce use of pain medication like over-the-counter medications, migraine medications, and opioids. In this randomized controlled trial, a set sequence of OMT will be compared to light touch sham protocol. Investigators will compare participant responses to questionnaires that assess items including pain levels and reported pain medication use for the course of the study period to see if there are any shifts.

NCT Number	NCT06546462
Lead Sponsor	New York Institute of Technology
Conditions	Headache Disorders, Headache, Analgesia, Opioid Use, Osteopathy
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2025-04-08
Primary Completion	2025-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-03-17