Brain Function
Conditions
Keywords
quantitative encephalography, brain computer interface, chiropractic, sacro-occipital technique
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
OTHERSham adjustment
Sponsors
Life University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Must be able to receive chiropractic adjustments
Exclusion criteria
* 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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in quantitative EEG values as compared to a normative database | Baseline, during adjustment, after adjustment, follow up in 7 days | There will be a baseline measurement. There will be measurements during the adjustment. There will be measurements immediately after the adjustment. There will be measurements 7 days after the adjustment. Data will then be analyzed comparing values to a normative database. This database is adjusted for age. This will generate z-score values in addition to raw EEG values. Statistical analysis of P-values will then be run to test significance of changes. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral assessment questionaire | At baseline, one week after adjustment. | Subject will be asked to complete the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment. This assessment asks questions about subjects adaptive and maladaptive functioning. This information is comparing the subject to other people their age. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed