Original Research Guidelines and Instructions

Original Research Must Include:

Title (Max. 100 characters)

Background and Hypothesis

Background: In one or two sentences, describe why the topic investigated is important (i.e., novel approach; Does the study fill knowledge gaps?)
Hypothesis: In one or two sentences, describe the specific question that was addressed in the study or the relationship that was investigated.

Methods

A summary of the methods used to design and carry out the study.
State the type of design (i.e., randomized controlled trial, double blinded, survey).
Include the clinical circumstances (i.e., primary care center, general community).
Brief description of key subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
Include the total number of subjects recruited and how many were in each group of the study (i.e., control group, study group).
Description of any intervention administered (i.e. OMT, medications).
Brief description of the study’s outcome measures (i.e., symptom scores, measurements).

Results

Report a brief summary of the main findings in the study. Include explanations of key measurements.
Include relevant statistical information (i.e., confidence interval, odds ratio, levels of significance such as value). Simple percentages are not sufficient.

Conclusions

Explain the overall significance of the study that is supported by the results obtained.
Describe why this case is osteopathically relevant

Acknowledgement of Research Study Sponsors and IRB

Include an acknowledgment of the study sponsors and any grants received for the study.
Must include statement that IRB approval was obtained or exempt. Must submit IRB letter with your abstract.

Additional Notes

References (maximum of 10) should NOT be on the abstract, this should only be included on the poster.
Photos and graphs should NOT be on the abstract, this should only be on the poster.