Separation anxiety disorder in a 13-year–old boy managed by the Neuro Emotional Technique as a biopsychosocial intervention

Karpouzis, Fay; Pollard, Henry; Bonello, Rod

doi:10.1016/j.jcm.2008.05.003

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“…All adverse reactions will be recorded. In the published literature on NET there have been no documented adverse reactions [ 13 , 15 - 20 ]. It is not anticipated that participants will be exposed to any unnecessary risks.…”

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The influence of a biopsychosocial-based treatment approach to primary overt hypothyroidism: a protocol for a pilot study

Brown

Bonello

Pollard

2010

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BackgroundHypothyroidism is a prevalent endocrine condition. Individuals with this disease are commonly managed through supplementation with synthetic thyroid hormone, with the aim of alleviating symptoms and restoring normal thyroid stimulating hormone levels. Generally this management strategy is effective and well tolerated. However, there is research to suggest that a significant proportion of hypothyroid sufferers are being inadequately managed. Furthermore, hypothyroid patients are more likely to have a decreased sense of well-being and more commonly experience constitutional and neuropsychiatric complaints, even with pharmacological intervention.The current management of hypothyroidism follows a biomedical model. Little consideration has been given to a biopsychosocial approach to this condition. Within the chiropractic profession there is growing support for the use of a biopsychosocial-based intervention called Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) for this population.Methods/DesignA placebo-controlled, single-blinded, randomised clinical pilot-trial has been designed to assess the influence of Neuro-Emotional Technique on a population with primary overt hypothyroidism. A sample of 102 adults (≥18 years) who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomised to either a treatment group or a placebo group. Each group will receive ten treatments (NET or placebo) over a six week period, and will be monitored for six months. The primary outcome will involve the measurement of depression using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS). The secondary outcome measures to be used are; serum thyroid stimulating hormone, serum free-thyroxine, serum free-triiodothyronine, serum thyroid peroxidase auto-antibodies, serum thyroglobulin auto-antibodies as well as the measurement of functional health and well-being using the Short-Form-36 Version 2. The emotional states of anxiety and stress will be measured using the DASS. Self-measurement of basal heart rate and basal temperature will also be included among the secondary outcome measures. The primary and secondary measures will be obtained at commencement, six weeks and six months. Measures of basal heart rate and basal temperature will be obtained daily for the six month trial period, with recording to commence one week prior to the intervention.DiscussionThe study will provide information on the influence of NET when added to existing management regimens in individuals with primary overt hypothyroidism.Trial RegistrationANZCTR Number: 12607000040460

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The influence of a biopsychosocial-based treatment approach to primary overt hypothyroidism: a protocol for a pilot study

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Pollard

2010

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“…Anecdotally, it has been suggested that ADHD may be managed effectively by NET. There are published case studies on the use of NET for conditions such as hypothyroidism [ 45 ], anovulation infertility [ 46 ], polycystic ovary syndrome [ 47 ], separation anxiety disorder [ 48 ], a case series on cancer-related traumatic stress symptoms [ 49 ] and a RCT for trigger point sensitivity in chronic neck pain sufferers [ 50 ]. However, there is no validation at this time to substantiate the use of NET for children with ADHD.…”

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A randomised controlled trial of the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) for childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a protocol

Karpouzis

Pollard

Bonello

2009

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‘Touch for Health’ based kinesiology interventions: An innovative qualitative research exploring clients' perspectives

Maine¹,

Horváth²,

Lau³

2022

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

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Separation anxiety disorder in a 13-year–old boy managed by the Neuro Emotional Technique as a biopsychosocial intervention

Abstract: Objective: To describe a case of an adolescent with separation anxiety disorder (SAD) presenting to a chiropractor for treatment.

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The influence of a biopsychosocial-based treatment approach to primary overt hypothyroidism: a protocol for a pilot study

The influence of a biopsychosocial-based treatment approach to primary overt hypothyroidism: a protocol for a pilot study

A randomised controlled trial of the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) for childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a protocol

‘Touch for Health’ based kinesiology interventions: An innovative qualitative research exploring clients' perspectives

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