Assessing stress levels in chiropractic students using EEG
Does Stress Change EEG Measures in Students: A Feasibility Study.
Scotland College of Chiropractic · NCT06636253
This study is testing if EEG can help measure stress levels in chiropractic students at different times during their semester.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Scotland College of Chiropractic (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Edinburgh) |
| Trial ID | NCT06636253 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the feasibility of using electroencephalography (EEG) to objectively measure stress levels in chiropractic students throughout their semester. Participants will complete a stress-related questionnaire and undergo EEG assessments at three different points during the semester: early, middle, and late. The study will analyze changes in EEG outcomes in relation to stressors experienced over time, providing insights into the relationship between psychological stress and objective EEG measures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy chiropractic students in Scotland who have no prior diagnosed mental disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing mental health disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a reliable method for objectively assessing stress in students, potentially leading to better stress management strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of EEG to measure stress is a growing field, this specific approach in a student population is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Healthy Scottish chiropractic students with no prior diagnosed mental disorder and who are capable of understanding the study procedure. Exclusion Criteria: A pre-diagnosed mental health disorder
Where this trial is running
Edinburgh
- Scotland College of Chiropractic — Edinburgh, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alice Cade, BSc, BSc(chiro), MHSc, PhD — Scotland College of Chiropractic
- Study coordinator: Alice Cade, BSc, BSc(chiro), MHSc, PhD
- Email: alice@scotlandcollegechiro.ac.uk
- Phone: +4401313320063
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Electroencephalogram, Stress, stress