Aerobic and neck exercises for treating migraines in children
The Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise and Neck Exercises in Pediatric Migraine Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study
This study tests whether aerobic exercises or neck exercises can help children with migraines feel better and have fewer headaches.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06068751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will involve 60 pediatric patients suffering from migraines, who will be divided into two groups: one group will engage in aerobic exercises while the other will perform neck exercises. The study aims to assess the impact of these interventions on migraine attack frequency, severity, duration, and associated neck pain over a three-month period. Participants will be monitored to evaluate the effectiveness of each exercise regimen in alleviating migraine symptoms.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients diagnosed with migraines according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 guidelines.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of headaches, systemic diseases, or those who have had recent treatment changes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-pharmacological treatment option for managing migraines in children.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of aerobic and neck exercises in pediatric migraine treatment is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - Pediatric Migraneurs, as per International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 guidelines Exclusion Criteria: * individuals with any other concomitant headaches * those showing findings beyond nonspecific hyperintense areas on cranial Magnetic Resonance Imaging * patients with systemic diseases other than migraine, such as fibromyalgia * individuals who had experienced treatment changes or required treatment changes within the last month * limited mental capacity or psychological illnesses that could hinder their participation in surveys and exercises * a history of increased attack frequency or severity with previous physical activity program involvement, or a history of trauma to the neck or face * individuals with a history of a herniated disc in the cervical region or symptoms of cervical radiculopathy
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Gaziosmanpaşa Research and Training Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rabia Likos, MD
- Email: rabialikos@gmail.com
- Phone: +902129453000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.