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Chiropractic for sensory kids: hope or hype?

NCT ID NCT07256327

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 5 times

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

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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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Study facts

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

Participants

About 17 people

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

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Children aged 5-12 years whose parents/caregivers identify the presence of symptoms associated with sensory processing disorder (SPD). A formal clinical diagnosis is not required for inclusion.

Ages

5 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 5-12 years of age. * SSP total scores ≤154 Exclusion Criteria: * A known heart condition, including pacemakers * Chiropractic care within the past 30 days

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neurodevelopmental disorder Sensation Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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Sensory processing disorder

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Well Adjusted Students

    Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, 54729, United States

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