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Chiropractic study tests if patients can spot fake adjustments

NCT ID NCT06931600

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Life University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to see if people can tell the difference between a real chiropractic adjustment and a fake (simulated) one. About 60 adults will receive either a genuine or sham adjustment, and then guess which they got. Researchers will also measure heart activity and walking patterns to see if those change. The goal is to improve the design of future chiropractic studies.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

May 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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* No history of stroke or transient ischemic attack or current symptoms including: Dizziness or vertigo; Tinnitus (ringing in the ears); Visual, sensory, or motor disturbances * No new pattern headache complaint * No recent whiplash injury (within 3 mo) * No spinal fractures/dislocations * No disc problems with radiating symptoms to the arms or legs * No severe degenerative joint disease in the spine * No connective tissue disorders * No primary fibromyalgia * No metabolic or metaplastic bone disease * No diagnosed condition that causes fainting during postural changes, such as POTS or orthostatic hypotension * No history of cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine surgery * No uncontrolled high blood pressure or vascular disease * No current use of anticoagulant therapy * No current use of short-acting benzodiazepines, including midazolam \& triazolam * No change in medications in the past 6 weeks or intentions to change medications during the study * Inability to walk unassisted on a treadmill * No pacemakers or known heart conditions that influence the electrical or mechanical function of the heart, such as severe heart valve disease * Not a DC or a DC student enrolled 4th quarter or above * No present, self-reported pregnancy * No chiropractic care in the 2 weeks prior to participation * Did not participate in the feasibility study for this pilot (Perceptions and experiences following a single session of simulated or genuine high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) manual chiropractic adjustments)

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Conditions

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Joint Dislocations

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Subluxation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr. Sid E. Williams Center for Chiropractic Research

    Marietta, Georgia, 30067, United States

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