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Spine adjustments tested as fatigue fix for cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT07300319

Symptom relief Sponsor: Life University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study explores whether chiropractic adjustments to the upper neck can reduce chronic fatigue in adults who have finished cancer treatment. About 40 cancer survivors who are currently cancer-free will receive either immediate or delayed chiropractic care for 6 to 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the study procedures are practical and acceptable, not to prove the treatment works.

What this could mean

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Active substance
chiropractic care (upper cervical spine adjustments)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to manage chronic fatigue in cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot trial (40 people) that is currently suspended, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. It only tests feasibility, not effectiveness.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2027

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Expected to finish

Feb 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years of age. * Self-report that they have been informed by their primary health care provider that they are cancer-free (this is sometimes referred to as 'complete remission' or 'cured'). * Minimum of 3 months since the completion of their primary curative-intent cancer therapies including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or immunotherapy (long-term hormone therapy permitted) * Scores in the moderate-to-severe range (i.e., at or above the 60th percentile) on the FACIT-Fatigue scale. * Fatigue onset was at some point during their illness/treatment \& negatively impacts their quality of life \& daily functioning. Exclusion Criteria: * Chiropractic care within the past 2 weeks * Taking short-acting benzodiazepines which include midazolam/Versed \& triazolam/Halcion. * Taking GLP-1 medications * Taking other types of prescription medications (including hormone therapy) and hasn't been on a stable dose for a minimum of 6 weeks with plans to change medications or doses during the study. * Disorders that cause fainting during rapid postural changes (e.g., POTS, orthostatic hypotension). * Not able to make a fist or grip objects with one or both hands * Deaf in one or both ears (hearing aids are ok) * Heart conditions, including pacemakers, which impact heart function * Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or medically diagnosed cervical spine instability. * Current litigation related to a physical, health-related injury. * Pregnant

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Conditions

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cancer Fatigue neoplasm

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Cancer Fatigue

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  • Center for Chiropractic Research

    Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States

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