Assessing stress levels in chiropractic students using EEG
Official title: Does Stress Change EEG Measures in Students: A Feasibility Study.
Run by Scotland College of Chiropractic · NCT06636253 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Scotland College of Chiropractic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Edinburgh) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | December 3, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06636253 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy chiropractic students in Scotland who have no prior diagnosed mental disorders.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pre-existing mental health disorders may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.