Despite the abundance of theories concerning the effects of chiropractic adjustments on brain function, this remains an understudies area for the profession. Quantitative Electroencephalography (qEEG)is a technique that allows for an in-depth analysis of brain function. A normative database will be used to compare before, during and after effects of chiropractic adjustments on brain function. This will include usage of Low Resolution Electromagnetic Tomography (LORETA). This study seeks to objectively document effects of chiropractic adjustments on brain function.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
30
Life University
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Changes in quantitative EEG values as compared to a normative database
There will be a baseline measurement. There will be measurements during the adjustment. There will be measurements immediately after the adjustment. There will be measurements 7 days after the adjustment. Data will then be analyzed comparing values to a normative database. This database is adjusted for age. This will generate z-score values in addition to raw EEG values. Statistical analysis of P-values will then be run to test significance of changes.
Time frame: Baseline, during adjustment, after adjustment, follow up in 7 days
Behavioral assessment questionaire
Subject will be asked to complete the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment. This assessment asks questions about subjects adaptive and maladaptive functioning. This information is comparing the subject to other people their age.
Time frame: At baseline, one week after adjustment.
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