Effects of Chiropractic Adjustments on Brain Function Using Quantitative Encephalography

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Brain Function

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01953614

Run by

Life University

People needed

30

Starts

2013-06-01

Expected to finish

2015-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-04-20

Who can join

Age: 10 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must be able to receive chiropractic adjustments

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Life University — Marietta, Georgia, United States

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