Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Chiropractic in a Population With High Central Adiposity
Lead Sponsor:
Life University
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Georgia
Conditions:
Abdominal Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Since 1980, the global prevalence of obesity, commonly defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, has doubled. Importantly, high levels of central adiposity (i.e., abdominal fat) is associate...
Detailed Description
Up to twenty (20) obese individuals (18-65 yrs of age) will be recruited. For our trial, obesity will be indexed as a BMI ≥30 and an elevated waist circumference (i.e., \>35 inches for women, \>40 inc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18-65 years of age
- Body mass index (BMI) at least 30
- Waist circumference at least 35 inches if female or 40 inches if male
Exclusion
- Had chiropractic care within the past 30 days
- Prescribed short-acting benzodiazepines which include midazolam \& triazolam
- If taking prescription medications, other than short-acting benzodiazepines, not on a stable dose for a minimum of 6 weeks with plans to change medications or doses during the study
- Not able to walk unassisted on a treadmill
- Known disorder resulting in syncope/fainting during postural changes (e.g., POTS, orthostatic hypotension)
- Pacemaker or known heart condition that influences the electrical or mechanical function of the heart (e.g., severe heart valve disease)
- Diagnosed with externalizing (e.g., substance use, antisocial disorder) or thought (e.g., schizophrenia, paranoid personality, bipolar) disorder that is uncontrolled or untreated
- Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, or cervical spine instability
- Hearing impairment (cognitive task uses auditory stimuli)
- Currently pregnant
- Current litigation related to a physical, health-related injury
- Whiplash injury in the past 3 months
- Oral injury, inflammation, or disease that causes the mouth or gums to bleed easily
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 4 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 4 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
18 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06208163
Start Date
November 4 2024
End Date
September 4 2025
Last Update
October 1 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Dr. Sid E. Williams Center for Chiropractic Research
Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30067