The Effect of Chiropractic Plus Nutritional Supplement in Patients With Chronic Pain and Inflammation.
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Evaluating the effect of a combined therapy of chiropractic sessions plus nutritional supplement containing hemp, omega-3 fatty acids, and broccoli extract oil in patients experiencing chronic pain and inflammation.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo Participants consume 1 serving of Placebo daily and attend weekly chiropractor sessions for 12 weeks. |
Other: Placebo
Placebo + Chiropractic sessions
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Experimental: Treatment Group Participants consume 1 serving of the Nutrional supplement daily and attend weekly chiropractor sessions for 12 weeks. |
Dietary Supplement: Nutritional Supplement
Nutritional Supplement + Chiropract sessions
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Change from baseline in Pain level using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) after 12 weeks. [Baseline and 12 weeks]
The BPI is a validated self-reporting instrument assessing pain. Possible score range 0-10 with higher scores indicating higher pain levels. The instrument contains 9 items.
- Change from baseline in Pain intensity using the 11-Point Numeric Rating Scale (11-NRS) after 12 weeks. [Baseline and 12 weeks]
The 11-NRS is a validated self-reporting instrument assessing pain level. Possible score ranges from '0' representing "no pain" to '10' representing "worst pain imaginable".
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Inflammation Biomarkers [At baseline and after 12 weeks]
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) status in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells was used to assess participant's inflammation biomarkers.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Chronic pain (>3years)
Exclusion Criteria:
- GABA/opioid medication
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Randolph Chiropractic Health Center | Charlotte | North Carolina | United States | 28207 |
2 | Trull Chiropractic PA | Kannapolis | North Carolina | United States | 28083 |
3 | Combined Chiropractic & Acupuncture PLLC | Mooresville | North Carolina | United States | 28117 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Standard Process Inc.
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- Pro00032192