Clinical trials: Chiropractic
Chronic Pain
Acupuncture and Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain in an Integrated Health Plan
Recent research examines many types of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies. However, "real-world" use of CAM has been largely overlooked.
- Trial name
- Relief (NCT01345409)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,242 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Hypertension
Measure the Effects of Specific Thoracic Chiropractic Adjustments on Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to measure the effects of specific thoracic (T5 to T1) chiropractic adjustments on BP and PR in a larger sample size of both normotensive and hypertensive humans.
- Trial name
- NCT01591967
- Testing
- Activator IV Adjusting Instrument
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spinal Missions, Inc., LLC
Cervicogenic Headache
Cervicogenic Headache Dose-Response
This study will determine the number of visits to a chiropractor for spinal manipulation and light massage necessary for the optimal relief of cervicogenic headache (headache with associated neck pain).
- Trial name
- CGH D-R (NCT01530321)
- Testing
- Spinal Manipulation, Light Massage
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- University of Western States
Migraine
Changes in Intracranial Compliance in Migraine Subjects Following a National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association Atlas Correction
A small number of chiropractors, who align only the atlas C-1, or "top" vertebra in the spine, practice the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA) atlas correction procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT01980927
- Testing
- NUCCA atlas correction
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Musculoskeletal Pain, Disability Physical
Access to Chiropractic Care During the COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency in Spain
This is a pragmatic controlled clinical trial taking place in the first phase of COVID-19 lockdown re-opening in Spain. Patients of 52 chiropractic clinics were invited to participate in a pseudo-random order (one out of every…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Disability Physical, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT04573361
- Testing
- Chiropractic care (one visit), Chiropractic care (more than one visit)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 723 people
- Sponsor
- Real Centro Universitario Maria Cristina
Adverse Event
Adverse Events Associated With Manual Therapies in Children
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility to conduct a prospective cohort study evaluating the adverse events associated with manual therapies in children of 5 years and younger.
- Trial name
- NCT05409859
- Testing
- Manual therapies
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Stress
Stress, EEG, ECG, and Chiropractic
The Life University Center for Chiropractic Research is conducting a study to better understand the relationship between subjective stress measures and brain patterns during resting state and an auditory oddball task.
- Trial name
- BLI (NCT05245409)
- Testing
- Chiropractic adjustment using an activator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Life University
Back Pain
The Effect of Chiropractic Care on Opioid Use for Chronic Spinal Pain: A Feasibility Study
The investigators will conduct a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) of chiropractic care added to usual medical care, versus usual medical care alone, for adult patients prescribed opioid therapy for chronic…
- Trial name
- ACCESS-DC (NCT06160947)
- Testing
- Usual Medical Care, Usual Medical Care + Chiropractic Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Autism
Study of Chiropractic and Neuromuscular Reeducation as a Treatment for Autism Symptoms
This study explores the effectiveness of chiropractic and neuromuscular reeducation as complementary and alternative medicine treatment approaches for autism. Our investigation maintains the following three hypotheses: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01996800
- Testing
- Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT), SMT and Neuromuscular Reeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Southern California University of Health Sciences
Lower Back Pain
Improving Access to Chiropractic Care in Community Health Centers
The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of new implementation strategies designed to increase the number of Primary Care Providers (PCPs) referrals to chiropractic care for lower back pain (LBP) in underserved…
- Trial name
- NCT06104605
- Testing
- Institutional interventions, PCPs interventions, Patient interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Effect of Manual Medicine or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Chronic Uncontrolled Diabetes
Effects of manual medicine or cognitive behavioral therapy with chronic uncontrolled diabetes within a shared primary care visit.
- Trial name
- NCT02971865
- Testing
- CBT/CMT, Control group traditional primary care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Community Wellness Center, West Linn, OR
Hallux Valgus, Foot Deformities
Comparison of the Immediate Effects of Mobilization and Manipulation Versus Sham Manipulation on Plantar Pressure in Patients With Hallux Valgus
The aim of this study is to examine the immediate effects of mobilization and manipulation versus sham manipulation on plantar pressure, quality of life, and pain in patients with hallux valgus.
- Conditions
- Hallux Valgus, Foot Deformities, Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Plantar Pressure
- Trial name
- HALLPRESS (NCT07043439)
- Testing
- Mobilization, High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) Manipulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
Occupational Stress
Yoga Versus Yoga Plus Mindfulness on Perceived Stress and Mindful Attention Awareness in a Chiropractic College Setting
Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of different types of yoga practices on mindfulness and stress levels reported by students, faculty, and staff at a health professional school.
- Trial name
- NCT05595785
- Testing
- Physical-Based Yoga Practice, Mindfulness-Based Yoga Practice
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jeanmarie R. Burke, PhD
Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Symptoms
Active Surveillance Reporting to Identify Adverse Events Following Chiropractic Care in Older Adults
In Canada, almost 19% of chiropractic patients are aged over 65 years. Although most of patients ≥65 years seek care for musculoskeletal conditions (such as back, neck and lower limb pain), there is inadequate prospective data on…
- Trial name
- NCT04786015
- Testing
- Active Surveillance Reporting System
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Lower Back Pain
Assessment of Chiropractic Treatment for Low Back Pain and Smoking Cessation in Military Active Duty Personnel.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of chiropractic manipulative therapy for pain management and improved function in active duty service members with low back pain that do not require surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01692275
- Testing
- Medical Care + Chiropractic Care, Conventional Medical Care Only
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people
- Sponsor
- RAND
Cognition - Other
The Impact of Chiropractic Activator Adjustments on Mental Rotation and Line Judgment Reaction Time
The purpose of this pilot study will be to assess the impact of chiropractic Activator adjustments on spatial cognitive abilities through initial assessment and testing in a healthy population aged 18 to 35.
- Trial name
- NCT02749266
- Testing
- Chiropractic adjustment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Life University
Spinal Manipulation
Sensing-glove System in Manual Therapy
The objective of this clinical trial is to assess manual therapists' attitudes towards using a sensing-glove system for measuring spinal manipulation force and to compare the effectiveness of two interventions in enhancing their…
- Trial name
- NCT06432946
- Testing
- Video, Practice session
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Healthy
Sallie Life U Feasibility Study
This feasibility trial explored the usability of the patient-driven chiropractic patient portal, Sallie™ Life U. The study aimed to recruit 30 participants to track their daily symptoms, triggers, and habits over 30 days while…
- Trial name
- SLU (NCT06812897)
- Testing
- Sallie (TM) Life U
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Life University
Episodic Migraine
Chiropractic Care for Episodic Migraine
Migraine, a chronic intermittent headache disorder, ranks in the top five causes of years lived with disability. One promising non-pharmacologic and integrative treatment for migraine may be chiropractic care due to the…
- Trial name
- NCT06229834
- Testing
- Chiropractic Care, Headache Health Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Neck Pain
Effects of Chiropractic and Exercise on Wrist Proprioception and Grip Strength in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of chiropractic and different physiotherapy applications on bilateral hand grip strength, grip sensitivity, two-point separation and joint position sense in individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT06625021
- Testing
- Chiropractic manipulation, Exercises to be done for neck pain of mechanical origin, Classic Hand-Wrist Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University