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Does Stress Change EEG Measures in Students: A Feasibility Study
Led by Scotland College of Chiropractic · Updated on 2024-12-03
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Psychological stress is common and can significantly affect people's 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.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Does Stress Change EEG Measures in Students: A Feasibility Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Healthy Scottish chiropractic students
- No prior diagnosed mental disorder
- Able to understand the study procedure
- 18 years of age or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Any pre-diagnosed mental health disorder
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Approximately 12 to 16 weeks
Participants complete stress-related questionnaires and EEG measurements to assess stress levels and brain activity.
3 visits (in-person) spaced at least 4 weeks apart during the semester
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Scotland College of Chiropractic
Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH4 1HG
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Research Team
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Alice Cade, BSc, BSc(chiro), MHSc, PhD
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Ross MacDonald, MChiro
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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