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Chiropractic Force Versus Touch
NCT05249530 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The Life University Center for Chiropractic Research is conducting a research study to better understand the physiologic and brain-based differences between the touch and force components of the chiropractic adjustment. Eligible individuals will either receive a chiropractic adjustment with force or a non-force stimulation. Individuals in the force stimulation group will receive an active spinal adjustment with a handheld instrument called an Activator. Individuals in the non-force stimulation group will have one Activator placed on the spine and another Activator clicked away from the spine. This study is not randomized. The first participant will receive an active spinal adjustment, and the second participant will receive a non-force stimulation at the same locations as the first participant. This pattern repeats until all individuals have been recruited (n=30). Outcome assessments include resting state electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), and blood pressure. Outcome assessments will be captured prior to the adjustment or non-force stimulation, after the adjustment or non-force stimulation, and one week later. Individuals will also undergo a standard health history and chiropractic physical exam at the start of participation.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Chiropractic spinal adjustment
- OTHER Non-force simulation
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Life University Center for Chiropractic Research — Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-09-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-08-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05249530
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05249530 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Life University, which has 5 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Healthy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Chiropractic spinal adjustment is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05249530 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05249530 about?
NCT05249530 is a clinical study titled "Chiropractic Force Versus Touch". The Life University Center for Chiropractic Research is conducting a research study to better understand the physiologic and brain-based differences between the touch and force components of the chiropractic adjustment. Eligible individuals will either receive a chiropractic adjustment with force or...
What is the current status of trial NCT05249530?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2021-09-28. Estimated completion is 2023-08-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05249530 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05249530?
The interventions under investigation include: Chiropractic spinal adjustment (OTHER), Non-force simulation (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05249530?
This trial is sponsored by Life University, which has 5 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05249530 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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