Psychoneuroimmunological changes in adults with obesity receiving chiropractic care: a single-arm pilot trial - Takeaways - MDSpire

Psychoneuroimmunological changes in adults with obesity receiving chiropractic care: a single-arm pilot trial

  • By

  • Tyson M. Perez

  • Margaret Sliwka

  • Daekiara Smith-Ireland

  • Amber Jackson

  • Stephanie Sullivan

  • July 17, 2026

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    The study assessed the feasibility of a psychoneuroimmunology-focused assessment in obese adults receiving chiropractic care.

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    Eighteen participants underwent 6 weeks of chiropractic care with assessments at baseline, 2 weeks, and 6 weeks.

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    Primary outcomes included eligibility, compliance, tolerability, adherence, and retention, using a traffic light approach.

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    Self-reported improvements in autonomic nervous system functioning and perceived stress levels were noted among participants.

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    The study's findings will inform a future controlled trial investigating chiropractic care's effects on PNI-related outcomes.

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Psychoneuroimmunological changes in adults with obesity receiving chiropractic care: a single-arm pilot trial

  • by Tyson M. Perez, Margaret Sliwka, Daekiara Smith-Ireland, Amber Jackson, Stephanie Sullivan

  • July 17, 2026

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