Chiropractic for sensory kids: hope or hype?

NCT ID NCT07256327

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Life University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study will test whether chiropractic care is feasible for 20 children aged 5–12 with sensory processing disorder. Researchers will measure how many kids can complete the assessments and stick with the care plan. They will also look for changes in heart rate variability and sensory symptoms, but the main goal is to see if a larger study is possible.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: chiropractic care
What this could lead to: If this pilot shows that chiropractic is feasible and potentially helpful, it could point toward a larger study testing whether chiropractic can ease sensory processing challenges in children.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early observational study with only 20 children and no control group. It is designed mainly to test feasibility, not to prove that chiropractic works for sensory issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neurodevelopmental disorder Sensation Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Well Adjusted Students

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, 54729, United States

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