Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine on Constipation in Parkinson's Disease
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The aim of this pilot study is to investigate the effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) in decreasing constipation symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). A second but optional aim is to determine if OMM changes the bacterial flora of the mouth and gut. OMM is a safe and gentle manual treatment provided by osteopathic physicians. All participants will receive OMM during the second half of the eleven week trial.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Medically diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
• Medically diagnosed with constipation (according to Rome III criteria)
• Be over 40 years old
Locations
United States
New York
New York Institute of Technology- Academic Health Care Center
RECRUITING
Old Westbury
Contact Information
Primary
Jayme Mancini, D.O.
jmancini@nyit.edu
516-686-1237
Time Frame
Start Date: 2015-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Experimental: OMM treatment
Subject will receive osteopathic manipulative treatment protocol for constipation in Parkinson's disease once a week for 4 weeks, in addition to continuing with their routine care
No_intervention: Control
Subjects will continue with their routine care. No OMM will be performed during this study period
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Sponsors
Leads: New York Institute of Technology