One-Time back adjustment boosts core stability in healthy adults
NCT ID NCT07244679
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a single, quick chiropractic adjustment to the sacroiliac joint (the area where the spine meets the pelvis) could improve core stability in 60 healthy adults aged 18-40. Participants were randomly assigned to receive the adjustment or no treatment. Results showed short-term improvements in trunk stability and flexibility after the adjustment, suggesting it may temporarily enhance neuromuscular control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sacroiliac joint manipulation (HVLA)
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, this could point toward a simple technique to temporarily boost core stability and flexibility in healthy people.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small study in healthy individuals, so results may not apply to people with pain or conditions. The improvements were short-term and may not translate to real-world benefits.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Jun 2022
- Lead sponsor
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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.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults aged between 18 and 40 years * No history of low back or pelvic pain within the last 6 months * No previous spinal or sacroiliac joint surgery * No current neurological or musculoskeletal disorders * Able to maintain standing and sitting positions without discomfort * Voluntary participation with informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic low back pain or sacroiliac dysfunction * Previous fractures, dislocations, or surgery in the lumbopelvic region * Neurological, vestibular, or systemic disorders affecting balance or movement * Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy * Use of pain medication, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 48 hours * Contraindications to manual therapy (osteoporosis, malignancy, inflammatory joint disease, acute disc herniation, cauda equina syndrome) * Refusal or inability to participate in the study protocol
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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