U.S., July 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07071194) titled 'Asthma and Osteopathic Manipulative Technique' on June 19.
Brief Summary: Asthma is a common respiratory condition that can be difficult to control despite the use of medications such as inhalers, oral steroids or even injectable medications. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a hands-on technique used to improve the chest structure and function and may help in improving breathing. Previous research showed that OMT in asthma patients, can improve the movement of the ribs and improve the "peak flow" which is the maximum rate at which a person can exhale air after taking a deep breath. However, no studies have evaluated the i...