๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-17

ImmunoBoost: The Lymphatic Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Protocol Study (NCT06565065)

Lymphatic Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Protocol for Healthy Individuals: A Crossover Self-Controlled Clinical Trial

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Western University of Health Sciences

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) enhances immune system readiness in healthy adults compared to exercise or sham light treatment. Specifically, the goal of this study is to assess circulating immune cells and signaling molecules in the blood in response to these various treatments. It aims to compare: Complete Blood Counts (CBC) and blood immune signaling molecule levels in healthy adults in response to OMT, sham light touch, and exercise, with measurements taken at multiple time points. Researchers will compare immune blood cells and signaling molecules in response to OMT versus sham light touch and exercise within the same group of healthy adults measured at three time points for each of the three total visits. Participants will do a 15-minute OMT session, a 15-minute light sham session, or a 15-minute exercise session at each of their three separate visits (they will do one of each over the course of their 3 appointments in random order). They will have three blood draws taken at each of those three visits. They will also fill out a Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) survey to assess their level of physical activity throughout the study.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Western University of Health Sciences โ€” Pomona, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) (PROCEDURE)
  • Sham Light Touch (OTHER)
  • Exercise Protocol (OTHER)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Western University of Health Sciences โ€” Pomona, California

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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