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NCT Number: NCT01953614

Effects of Chiropractic Adjustments on Brain Function Using Quantitative Encephalography

Despite the abundance of theories concerning the effects of chiropractic adjustments on brain function, this remains an understudies area for the profession.

Quantitative Electroencephalography (qEEG)is a technique that allows for an in-depth analysis of brain function. A normative database will be used to compare before, during and after effects of chiropractic adjustments on brain function. This will include usage of Low Resolution Electromagnetic Tomography (LORETA).

This study seeks to objectively document effects of chiropractic adjustments on brain function.

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Key information

Conditions

Brain Function

Age range

10 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Life University

Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Must be able to receive chiropractic adjustments

Exclusion criteria

  • No benzodiazepine class drugs in study participants
  • No use of medicines such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) or Nyquil (Doxylamine succinate)
  • At least 30 days since last chiropractic adjustment

Treatment and study plan

Chiropractic Adjustment

Other

Sham adjustment

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in quantitative EEG values as compared to a normative database

    Time frame: Baseline, during adjustment, after adjustment, follow up in 7 days

    There will be a baseline measurement. There will be measurements during the adjustment. There will be measurements immediately after the adjustment. There will be measurements 7 days after the adjustment.

    Data will then be analyzed comparing values to a normative database. This database is adjusted for age. This will generate z-score values in addition to raw EEG values. Statistical analysis of P-values will then be run to test significance of changes.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Behavioral assessment questionaire

    Time frame: At baseline, one week after adjustment.

    Subject will be asked to complete the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment. This assessment asks questions about subjects adaptive and maladaptive functioning. This information is comparing the subject to other people their age.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Life University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Oct 1, 2013
Registry last updated
Apr 20, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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