Purpose:
Pilot study design that operationalizes the multimodal manner of care while evaluating
changes in depression symptoms, dysmetria, and balance for medication non-responders.
Study summary:
Pilot study design that operationalizes the multimodal manner of care while evaluating
changes in depression symptoms, dysmetria, and balance for medication non-responders. This
research will provide an initial first step towards answering the following three research
questions:
1. Does a multimodal chiropractic applied clinical neuroscience approach to care affect
self-reported symptoms of depression?
2. Does a multimodal chiropractic applied clinical neuroscience approach to care affect
dysmetria and balance control in a clinically depressed population?
3. Are changes in dysmetria and balance control correlated with a change in depressive
symptoms.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Over the age of 18
- Medically diagnosed with depression
- Score at least a 10 on the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS)
- Must be taking anti-depressant medication with a minimum three-month history of
medication use
- Must be experiencing limited or no relief of symptoms from the medication
Exclusion Criteria:
- Had a lifetime history of severe neurologic or mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia or
substance abuse)
- Are pregnant
- Have pending litigation or a recent history of spinal fracture, metastatic cancer,
chiropractic care within the past month
- Present with contraindications to chiropractic care