Chiropractic Demonstration Projects

Chiropractic Demonstration Project grants support research in which chiropractors and physicians collaborate to identify and provide effective treatments for spinal and/or lower back conditions.

Public or private nonprofit accredited schools of chiropractic, accredited health professions schools, academic health centers, State or local governments, and other appropriate public or private nonprofit entities, including faith-based organizations and community-based organizations are eligible for Chiropractic Demonstration Project grants.

Chiropractic Demonstration Projects must, in addition to addressing effective treatment of spinal and/or lower back conditions and emphasizing collaboration between chiropractors and physicians:

• Include a strong research protocol that will result in a significant expansion of documented research and that is suitable for publication in refereed research-oriented and other health professions journals;
• Include explicit strategies for case-finding and direct comparison of chiropractic with other forms of treatment. Results must be generalizable to clinical practice in settings where patients with spinal and/or lower-back conditions are treated; and
• Include racial and ethnic minorities and women in study populations whenever feasible.

Completed Chiropractic Demonstration Project abstracts and contacts