NCT05884437

The Effects of Chiropractic in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome

The Effects of Chiropractic Care on the Brain, Autonomic Nervous System, Gait, and Patient Reported Outcomes in Adults With Diagnosed or Suspected Metabolic Syndrome: a Proof-of-concept Trial

• Status: Suspended
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 10 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Life University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of our study procedures/protocols and to look at the potential effects of chiropractic care on people with metabolic syndrome.

Detailed description

After providing informed consent, individuals will undergo 6 weeks of chiropractic care. Throughout these 6 weeks there will be three assessments (Day 0, Week 2, and Week 6) that each include the following: 1. Seated resting recording 2. Auditory oddball task 3. Isometric hand grip 4. Postural challenge 5. Treadmill walking 6. Patient-reported outcome surveys Each assessment will consist of the following recordings: 1. Electroencephalography \[EEG\] 2. Electrodermal activity \[EDA\] 3. Impedance cardiography \[ICG\] 4. Electrocardiogram \[ECG\]

Conditions

• Metabolic Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Chiropractic adjustment	Participants will receive 6 weeks of chiropractic care. The frequency of care will be determined by the field clinician. Participants will have their spine assessed for the presence of vertebral subluxations per their clinician's normal and customary procedures. The adjustment technique(s) utilized by the field clinician will be at their discretion.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-01
• Primary completion: 2025-07-01
• Completion: 2025-12-16
• First posted: 2023-06-01
• Last updated: 2024-08-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States