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The Impact of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Activity, and Gait in Female Runners

Who can join

Ages 18 to 35 · Women · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy females assigned female at birth
* Run at least 15 miles per week
* English speaking
* No previous history of hip surgery
* Not currently breastfeeding or pregnant
* Not perimenopausal or menopausal

Exclusion Criteria:

* Males
* Run less than 15 miles per week
* Non-English speaking
* History of hip surgery
* Currently breastfeeding or pregnant
* Perimenopausal or menopausal

About the study

This study will examine whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) affects pelvic floor symptoms, physical activity, and running gait in female runners. Participants will complete six study sessions over 6 to 8 weeks that include questionnaires, gait assessments, and OMT. Participants will also use wearable devices to track physical activity throughout the study.

What is being tested

• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) (procedure)

Sponsor: Elizabeth Perrero · Participants: 10 · Started: Sep 5, 2026

Contact the study team

• Elizabeth Perrero · Phone: 8593231100

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07812285

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.