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Thoracic Outlet SyndromeTOSNCT06273969

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Osteopathic Manipulation for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

A study testing Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in people with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, run by A.T. Still University of Health Sciences at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to develop a protocol to assess blood flow in the upper limb vasculature before and after osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) using Pulsed-wave Doppler ultrasonography (US). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
What is being tested?
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
14 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Apr 2024to 3 Apr 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Men and women 18-65 years of age
  • Experienced intermittent tingling and/or numbness in one or both hands that has occurred within two weeks of the start date of this study.

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant
  • Body mass index (BMI) over 30 kg/m2 (obese)
  • Prior surgery, broken bones, or known birth defects affecting the thoracic outlet, such as clavicular fracture or congenital first rib

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • A.T. Still University

    Kirksville, Missouri, 63548

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: Protocol Development for Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

The purpose of the study is to develop a protocol to assess blood flow in the upper limb vasculature before and after osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) using Pulsed-wave Doppler ultrasonography (US). We will assess the subclavian artery and vein at two locations (above and below the clavicle) and the brachial artery and vein (within the axilla) to determine the reproducibility of the blood flow findings at each location and the impact of OMT on the blood flow. Additionally we will qualitatively assess morphological changes of the brachial plexus before and after OMT with US.

Read the detailed description

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) includes a spectrum of symptoms caused by compression of neural or vascular structures in or near the superior thoracic aperture. TOS symptoms results when the subclavian vessels are obstructed or when the subclavian artery or vein, or brachial plexus are compressed by regional structures in or around the superior thoracic aperture causing numbness and tingling in the ipsilateral upper extremity.

OMT is a type of manual therapeutic approach used in the osteopathic profession that can be used to reduce symptoms in patients with TOS, but the underlying mechanisms of the treatment are unclear. Manual techniques, such as thoracic inlet myofascial release, can be used as part of a OMT approach to free local musculoskeletal restrictions around the brachial plexus and vasculature entering and exiting the upper extremity. The current evidence for the use of OMT in management of TOS is primarily limited to case studies.

More studies are required to determine whether OMT is effective and better understand why it might be effective. Currently, other treatments for TOS include physical therapy, trigger point injections, botulism injections, and acupuncture. Pharmacological treatments for TOS symptoms include muscle relaxants, antidepressants, anti-inflammatories such as NSAIDs and steroids, and anticoagulants-all of which have associated risks, contraindications, expenses, and side effects. Severe cases of TOS may require surgical decompression in the presence of severe symptoms that fail conservative treatments. OMT represents a quick conservative intervention that can be performed during an outpatient visit.

US is a noninvasive tool that can be used to evaluate blood flow in arteries and veins. In patients with TOS, US has shown significant changes in blood flow dynamics of the subclavian vessels. Significant changes were also seen in the subclavian artery blood flow during shoulder maneuvers (e.g. Adson's test, Wright's test, Elevated Arm Stress test, Roos test) that are used in the diagnostics of TOS. Therefore, it would be reasonable to use US to assess possible mechanisms by which OMT might reduce symptoms. Such information would allow physicians to understand how to use OMT techniques most effectively, either as an adjunct to other treatments, or as standalone therapy.

Being tested
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Keywords
Blood Flow, Osteopathic Manipulation, Ultrasonography
Medical subject headings
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)Other

    The OMT protocol is designed to target the somatic dysfunction associated with TOS. The somatic dysfunction associated with TOS include muscular hypertonicity of the anterior and middle scalene muscles, hypertonicity of the pectoralis muscles, and tension in the fascia of the supraclavicular area between the clavicle and first rib. The OMT protocol will consist of the following four techniques:

    Direct Thoracic Inlet Myofascial Release (TIMFR) - Reduce tension at the thoracic inlet fascia located between the thoracic outlet and the cervical spine.

    Direct Muscle Energy for the Scalene Muscles -Reduce tension within the scalene muscle group

    Direct Muscle Energy for the Pectoralis Muscles - Reduce tension within the pectoralis muscle group

    Supraclavicular Fascial Release - Reduce fascial tension within the supraclavicular fossa

Study groups in NCT06273969
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Osteopathic Manipulative TreatmentExperimentalThe OMT protocol is designed to target the somatic dysfunction associated with TOS.
Receives: Other: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Blood flow changes in the upper extremity.

    Changes in blood flow to the upper extremity in participants who have been experiencing TOS symptoms.

    Measured: Pre and post osteopathic manipulative treatment on the day of treatment. Pre-measurement followed by 10 minutes of rest before OMT. Post-measurement made immediately following the OMT treatment.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Feb 2024
  2. Study start1 Apr 2024
  3. Primary completion3 Apr 2024
  4. Study completion3 Apr 2024

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Twelve consented male and/or female volunteers between the ages of 18 and 65 with intermittent tingling and/or numbness in one or both hands that has occurred with two weeks of the start date of the study will be evaluated using pulsed-wave doppler ultrasonography (US) and then treated with osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). US examination of the thoracic outlet will be performed using a Mindray-6 ultrasound machine and will include 4 views/positions with the subject in a seated position. The following intervention will consist of four osteopathic manipulation techniques (OMT) being performed that target the somatic dysfunctions associated with TOS. These techniques include: 1) Direct Thoracic Inlet Myofascial Release (TIMFR); 2) Direct Muscle Energy for the Scalene Muscles; 3) Direct Muscle Energy for the Pectoralis Muscles; and 4) Supraclavicular Fascial Release.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
14 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06273969
Sponsor's protocol ID
PK20240105-001
Acronym
TOS
Status last verified
Jul 2024
First submitted
2 Feb 2024
Last updated
24 Jul 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Chen H, Baker N, Williams K, Criado E. Physiologic variations in venous and arterial hemodynamics in response to postural changes at the thoracic outlet in normal volunteers. Ann Vasc Surg. 2014 Oct;28(7):1583-8. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.05.003. Epub 2014 Jun 6.

    PubMed 24909503
  • Cocco G, Ricci V, Ricci C, Nanka O, Catalano O, Corvino A, Boccatonda A, Serafini FL, Izzi J, Vallone G, Cantisani V, Iannetti G, Caulo M, Ucciferri C, Vecchiet J, Pizzi AD. Ultrasound imaging of the axilla. Insights Imaging. 2023 May 11;14(1):78. doi: 10.1186/s13244-023-01430-9.

    PubMed 37166516
  • Kimberly PE, Halma K. Outline of osteopathic manipulative procedures: the Kimberly manual 2006. Marceline (MO): Walsworth Publishing; 2008.

  • Kuchera ML, Wallace E. Lymphatic drainage procedures. In: Seffinger MA, editor. Foundations of osteopathic medicine: philosophy, science, clinical applications, and research. 4th ed. Philadelphia (PA): Wolters Kluwer; 2018. p. 906-922.

  • Dalley AF 2nd, Agur AMR. Moore's clinically oriented anatomy. 9th ed. Philadelphia (PA); Wolters Kluwer; 2023.

  • Nicholas AS, Nocholas EA. Atlas of osteopathic techniques. 4th ed. Philadelphia (PA): Wolters Kluwer; 2023.

  • Hussain MA, Aljabri B, Al-Omran M. Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Spring;28(1):151-7. doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2015.10.008. Epub 2015 Oct 28.

    PubMed 27568153
  • Huang JH, Zager EL. Thoracic outlet syndrome. Neurosurgery. 2004 Oct;55(4):897-902; discussion 902-3. doi: 10.1227/01.neu.0000137333.04342.4d.

    PubMed 15458598
  • Lapegue F, Faruch-Bilfeld M, Demondion X, Apredoaei C, Bayol MA, Artico H, Chiavassa-Gandois H, Railhac JJ, Sans N. Ultrasonography of the brachial plexus, normal appearance and practical applications. Diagn Interv Imaging. 2014 Mar;95(3):259-75. doi: 10.1016/j.diii.2014.01.020. Epub 2014 Mar 3.

    PubMed 24603038
  • Moore R, Wei Lum Y. Venous thoracic outlet syndrome. Vasc Med. 2015 Apr;20(2):182-9. doi: 10.1177/1358863X14568704.

    PubMed 25832605
  • Pisko-Dubienski ZA, Hollingsworth J. Clinical application of Doppler ultrasonography in the thoracic outlet syndrome. Can J Surg. 1978 Mar;21(2):145-7, 150.

    PubMed 630465
  • Stapleton C, Herrington L, George K. Sonographic evaluation of the subclavian artery during thoracic outlet syndrome shoulder manoeuvres. Man Ther. 2009 Feb;14(1):19-27. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2007.07.010. Epub 2007 Oct 24.

    PubMed 17928256
  • Sucher BM. Ultrasonography-guided osteopathic manipulative treatment for a patient with thoracic outlet syndrome. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2011 Sep;111(9):543-7. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2011.111.9.543.

    PubMed 21955534
  • Vemuri C, McLaughlin LN, Abuirqeba AA, Thompson RW. Clinical presentation and management of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome. J Vasc Surg. 2017 May;65(5):1429-1439. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.11.039. Epub 2017 Feb 8.

    PubMed 28189360
  • Wadhwani R, Chaubal N, Sukthankar R, Shroff M, Agarwala S. Color Doppler and duplex sonography in 5 patients with thoracic outlet syndrome. J Ultrasound Med. 2001 Jul;20(7):795-801. doi: 10.7863/jum.2001.20.7.795.

    PubMed 11444739

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in people with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, run by A.T. Still University of Health Sciences at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jul 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Blood flow changes in the upper extremity. (time frame: Pre and post osteopathic manipulative treatment on the day of treatment. Pre-measurement followed by 10 minutes of rest before OMT. Post-measurement made immediately following the OMT treatment.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06273969, which also lists 19 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Jul 2024.

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