Clinical trials: Chiropractic
Sports Related Concussion
Chiropractic Neuroscience Care in Sports Concussion
The goal of this study is to evaluate our study design and the potential effect of chiropractic-applied clinical neuroscience care on individuals with sports-related concussion (SRC) in individuals between the ages 18 and 40.The…
- Trial name
- SRC (NCT07175753)
- Testing
- chiropractic applied clinical neuroscience care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Life University
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
Subclinical Spinal Pain
The Effects of Chiropractic Care in Adults With Subclinical Spinal Pain
This study aims to investigate long term and retention (in a subgroup) effects of Chiropractic care (CC) on neurological, behavioral, immunological functions and health-related quality of life in adults with subclinical pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05369156
- Testing
- Chiropractic Care, Control Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Low Back Pain
PRoGReSS-PS: Patient Response to GRraded Sensory Stimulation: A Pilot Study
The Patient Response to Graded Sensory Stimulation-Pilot Study (PRoGReSS-PS) will measure back pain perceptions in participants who receive either chiropractic treatment or foot massage.
- Trial name
- PRoGReSS-PS (NCT01842737)
- Testing
- Spinal treatment, Massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
Chronic Low Back Pain
Physical CAM Therapies for Chronic Low Back Pain
This is a pilot randomized trial intended to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture, chiropractic and massage for chronic back pain in older and younger adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00065975
- Testing
- massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Weightlifting, Breathing
The Effects of Cervical and Thoracic Manipulation Therapy Applied to Weightlifting Athletes
The effects of manipulation therapy on the autonomic nervous system have been examined in the literature and while no sympathetic or parasympathetic changes were found after upper thoracic manipulation, a decrease in sympathetic…
- Conditions
- Weightlifting, Breathing, Breath Tests, Athlete
- Trial name
- NCT06606795
- Testing
- Spinal Manipulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Spinal Manipulation, Neck Pain
Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain: Comparing Diversified Technique and Drop Table Method
This study aims to compare the effects of two different chiropractic techniques, Diversified and Drop Table, on pain levels, cervical joint range of motion, and neck muscle strength in individuals with non-specific neck pain.
- Conditions
- Spinal Manipulation, Neck Pain, Non Specific Neck Pain, Chiropractic
- Trial name
- CDTDTM (NCT07034144)
- Testing
- Drop Table Technique, Cervical Spine Manipulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
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
Low Back Pain
Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Treatment
This study compares three treatments for low back pain that started during pregnancy. The study hypothesizes that exercise, spinal manipulation, and a mind-body technique called neuroemotional technique (NET) equally affect pain…
- Trial name
- NCT00937365
- Testing
- Exercise, Spinal Manipulation, Neuroemotional Technique (NET)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Algometer and Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial Protocol
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship of pelvic blocking and protocol for cranial adjusting with specific pain areas as outlined by Dr. Bertrand DeJarnette in the Category II/sacroiliac protocol.
- Trial name
- Algometer (NCT00649753)
- Testing
- Category II Pelvic Blocking, Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial, Cranial Only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
Postural Balance, Musculoskeletal Manipulation
Comparison of Balance Changes After Chiropractic Adjustments in Health Adults.
This study will examine the effect of upper and lower extremity manipulations on an upper extremity balancing task.
- Trial name
- NCT03877367
- Testing
- Upper extremity manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parker University
Low Back Pain
The McKenzie Method Versus Manipulation for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Introduction: The McKenzie method as well as spinal manipulation is commonly used for the treatment of low back pain throughout the western world.
- Trial name
- NCT00939107
- Testing
- spinal manipulation, McKenzie exercises
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Back and Rehabilitation Center, Copenhagen
Musculoskeletal Equilibrium
Pilot Study: Does Chiropractic Care Decrease Fall Risk in Older Adults
The purpose is to study the effect of chiropractic care on balance in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00497965
- Testing
- Chiropractic Manipulation, Balance Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cleveland Chiropractic College
Sensory Processing Disorder
Chiropractic for Kids With Sensory Processing Challenges
The main aim of this pilot observational study is to investigate the feasibility of implementing our novel assessment battery in tandem with normal and customary chiropractic care in a practice-based setting using a pediatric…
- Trial name
- SPD (NCT07256327)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Life University
Pregnancy
Logan Basic During Pregnancy on Labor and Childbirth
The purpose of this study is to determine if women who have chiropractic care, according to the Logan Basic Protocol for adjusting, during pregnancy have an easier, shorter labor and delivery as compared to women who haven't had…
- Trial name
- NCT00740350
- Testing
- Logan Basic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
Acute Low Back Pain
Usual Care Vs Choice of Alternative Rx: Low Back Pain
This study compares two approaches to the management of acute low back pain: usual care (standard benefit) vs. the choice of: usual care, chiropractic, acupuncture or massage therapy (expanded benefit).
- Trial name
- NCT00010985
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Chiropractic, massage
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Cervicogenic Headache, Tension-type Headache
Chiropractic and Acupressure for Headaches
This study will investigate the effect of chiropractic treatment with and without the use of an acupressure pillow for cervical headaches.
- Conditions
- Cervicogenic Headache, Tension-type Headache, Migraine Headache
- Trial name
- NCT01509326
- Testing
- chiropractic treatment, Dr. Zaxx pillow
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Abdominal Obesity
The Effects of Chiropractic in a Population With High Central Adiposity
Since 1980, the global prevalence of obesity, commonly defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, has doubled. Importantly, high levels of central adiposity (i.e., abdominal fat) is associated with numerous PNI-related…
- Trial name
- OBE (NCT06208163)
- Testing
- Chiropractic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Life University
Low Back Pain, PTSD
Care Outcomes for Chiropractic Outpatient Veterans
The primary objectives of this pilot trial are to evaluate the feasibility, safety and acceptability of an integrative care pathway that includes chiropractic care, for the coordinated care for Veterans Administration (VA)…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- COCOV (NCT03254719)
- Testing
- Study assessments
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
Thumb Manipulation, Hand Grip Strength
Effects of Thumb Manipulation on Hand Grip Strength, Function, and Sensation
This randomized controlled study will aim to investigate the effects of thumb manipulation on hand grip strength, function, and sensation in healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Thumb Manipulation, Hand Grip Strength, Hand Sensory Function, Hand Function in Healthy Individuals
- Trial name
- THUMBFUN (NCT07068698)
- Testing
- Thumb Manipulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SEFA HAKTAN HATIK