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Chiropractic for depression? small study tests the waters

NCT ID NCT07260045

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

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

Summary

This pilot study aims to see if a larger trial on chiropractic care for adults with mild to moderate depression is possible. Researchers will enroll 20 adults and check if they can stick with the study procedures, like attending sessions and completing surveys. The study does not test whether chiropractic actually helps depression—it only checks if the research plan works.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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 20 people

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

Expected to start

Mar 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 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 * Mild (T-score 55-59) to moderate (T-score 60-69) depression, as measured by the PROMIS® Depression - Short Form 8a, an 8-question survey that assesses symptoms like sadness and hopelessness. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe suicidal risk * Diagnosed with any untreated or uncontrolled externalizing disorders (like substance use or antisocial disorder) or thought disorders (like schizophrenia, paranoid personality, or bipolar). * Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or cervical spine instability * Has hearing impairments (task involves auditory stimuli) * Currently pregnant (if applicable) * Chiropractic adjustment within the past 2 weeks * Scalp injuries or surgeries within the past 3 months * Prescribed short-acting benzodiazepines, which include midazolam \& triazolam * Current litigation related to a physical, health-related injury. * Diagnosed heart conditions, including pacemakers. * Living with and/or caring for someone with a diagnosed neuropsychiatric disorder

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression disorder

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Center for Chiropractic Research

    Marietta, Georgia, 30067, United States

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