The Effects of Chiropractic in a Population With High Central Adiposity

Launched by LIFE UNIVERSITY · Jan 5, 2024

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This clinical trial is exploring the effects of chiropractic care on people with high abdominal fat, also known as central adiposity. Abdominal obesity can lead to various health issues, including increased stress, cognitive difficulties, and immune system problems. The researchers believe that chiropractic treatment might help improve these issues, but there hasn’t been much thorough research on this topic before.

To participate in the study, individuals must be between 18 and 65 years old, have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30, and have a waist circumference of at least 35 inches for women or 40 inches for men. It's important to note that if someone has received chiropractic care in the past month or has certain health conditions (like severe heart issues or untreated mental health disorders), they may not be eligible. Participants can expect to receive chiropractic treatment and be monitored for any changes in their health related to stress, cognitive function, and immune responses. Overall, this trial aims to better understand how chiropractic care can benefit this specific group of people.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 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 Criteria:
• • 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