Urgent !!! Clinical trial:participants needed
15 Jan 2010
Invitation to take part in a clinical trial investigating the effects of osteopathic treatment on PMS symptoms.
We are delighted that once again Allison Beard is working with NAPS on a research project to try to extend our understanding of PMS, with we hope beneficial outcomes for sufferers.
The Effect of Osteopathy on the Major Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Clinical Trial
Do you suffer from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and would you be interested in taking part in a clinical trial?
All participants will receive a FREE Osteopathic Consultation and a least one FREE Treatment at The London School of Osteopathy. This is a clinical trial; A study investigating the effects of Osteopathic treatment on the major symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in women.
What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together. To an osteopath, for your body to work well, its structure must also work well. So osteopaths work to restore your body to a state of balance, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery. Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring. (Excerpt taken from the General Osteopathic Council Website; November 2009)
Broadly who is eligible to take part in the study?
You can be considered for involvement in the research study if you are:
- experiencing PMS symptoms and
- between 18 - 38 years of age
- This study will help to determine if Osteopathy is effective in treating the major symptoms of PMS.
- All participants will be provided with a FREEOsteopathic Consultation and Treatment.
- The information we get from this study may help to inform how we treat patients suffering from PMS in the future.
- You will be asked to complete and return a PMS Pre-trial Survey to: allisonbeard@abcconsulting.uk.com.
- The information you provide in the survey will allow us to determine your particular type of PMS and thus suitability for taking part in this study.
- All information received will be handled in the strictest confidence as per London School of Osteopathy regulations (once accepted into the trial your personal details will be removed from relevant documentation in order to ensure anonymity).
- You will need to complete a short telephone interview with the researcher Allison Beard. Following the interview, you will be asked to complete a daily symptom rating scale for three months.
- For the first month, information collected will be used to determine your particular PMS symptoms prior to any intervention.
- For a further two months you will be asked to attend the Outpatients clinic at The London School of Osteopathy (London E1 2DE) for a minimum of four sessions conducted over a two month period.
- The study is being conducted at The London School of Osteopathy by student Osteopath Allison Beard as part of a BSc in Osteopathy.
- The study will be supervised by Mr David Lintonbon DO, PG Cert (Clinical Ed), London School of Osteopathy.
Should you wish to put your name forward for becoming involved in the study, please email: allisonbeard@abcconsulting.uk.com
