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Osteopathic Manual Medicine Treatment in Autism, A Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Sham OMM and Osteopathic Manual Medicine (Body Therapy) for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Completed, enrolled 3 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine how osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) will affect core autism features including social and communication deficits. The investigators believe that OMM approaches can positively influence some features associated with Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Sham Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM).
OMM techniques include the following - paraspinal soft tissue myofascial release, rib raising, cervical spine soft tissue myofascial release, suboccipital inhibition, thoracic balanced ligamentous tension technique, thoracic lymphatic pump and pedal lymphatic pump.