Clinical Trial

Simulated vs Genuine Manual Chiropractic Adjustments

Study acronym: SHA
Suspended
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Record status
This record was last updated March 30, 2026 (before its estimated April 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Why the trial stopped
Funding
Summary
Our primary aim with this trial is to measure participant blinding following two simulated/sham or genuine/real high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) manual chiropractic adjustments to assess if participants are able to identify their un-disclosed treatment group. Our secondary aims with this trial are to utilize electrocardiography (ECG), impedance cardiography (ICG), and gait analysis before either treatment session and after both treatment sessions to assess if there are any changes with the participants' measurements before and after a sham or genuine HVLA chiropractic treatment.
Protocol Amendment History 4 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 4 times since 2025-04-15; most recent amendment 2026-03-25.
Status change: Recruiting → Suspended 2026-02-09
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-06-17
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06931600
Lead Sponsor Life University
Conditions Subluxation
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2025-05-05
Primary Completion 2026-04 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-30