Chiropractic spinal manipulation for headaches

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy in treating chronic cervicogenic and tension-type headaches. Participants will receive either active spinal manipulation or a sham treatment over 8 sessions, with outcomes measured at various points throughout the study. The goal is to determine if chiropractic care can significantly reduce headache intensity and frequency compared to placebo. A total of 20 participants aged 18 to 67, experiencing headaches for at least 3 months, will be included in the study.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* At least 2 episodes per month of cervicogenic or tension-type headache for at least 3 months. Diagnoses will be determined by case history and physical examination according to the International Headache Society criteria (3rd Edition)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not fulfilling the inclusion criteria
* Having received chiropractic treatment in the previous 12 months
* Diagnosis or frequent symptoms of migraine headaches (symptoms present at least once a month) without an overlapping presentation of cervicogenic or tension-type headache.
* Patients with pathologies affecting the nervous system (MS, tumors, past history of stroke...)
* Contraindications to manual therapy, particularly spinal manipulative therapy (cancer, uncontrolled high blood-pressure, severe cardiovascular conditions)
* Past history of cervical spine surgery
* Pregnancy
* Having being diagnosed with a psychiatric conditions, with the exception of depression and anxiety

Where it's running

• Real Centro Universitario María Cristina
  San Lorenzo De El Escorial, Madrid, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Carlos Gevers Montoro, DC, MSc — RCU María Cristina
• Study coordinator: Elisa Torres Gonzalez, BSc
• Email: elisa.torres.quiro@gmail.com
• Phone: 918909435

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.