Feasibility Study of EEG Stress Changes in Healthy Scottish Chiropractic Students During a Semester

What this Trial Is About

Psychological stress is common and can significantly affect peoples lives. This research focuses on chiropractic students in a Masters level course in Scotland to explore how stress might change brain activity over a semester. The study aims to see if EEG, a tool that records brain waves, can objectively measure stress levels alongside a stress questionnaire. Researchers want to test if such a study is practical for a larger future project. Participants will be observed without receiving any treatment. The study involves three assessment sessions spaced about four weeks apart during the semester. Each session includes filling out a stress questionnaire and undergoing EEG recordings while seated, with eyes open and closed. Students will also complete a Montreal Imaging Stress Task during EEG recording to assess stress responses. Participants will be involved over roughly 16 weeks, attending three visits for data collection. During each visit, their brain activity will be recorded, and they will complete questionnaires related to stress. The research team will track recruitment and retention rates and monitor any challenges or adverse events. The main goal is to understand the feasibility of using EEG to measure stress changes over time in these students.

Does Stress Change EEG Measures in Students: A Feasibility Study