Comparing two hands-on neck therapies for cervicogenic headache

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 is a prospective, randomized, hospital-based study that will enroll 90 adults (18–65 years) with cervicogenic headache lasting at least three months and randomly assign them to one of three groups. Group 1 will receive Mulligan mobilization plus a home exercise program, Group 2 will receive myofascial release plus the same home exercise program, and Group 3 will receive the home exercise program alone; treatment sessions occur three times per week for four weeks (12 sessions). Outcomes such as headache frequency and intensity, neck range of motion, and patient-reported disability will be measured at baseline, immediately after treatment, and one month after treatment. Sociodemographic and clinical data will be collected and the protocol follows ethical guidelines including informed consent and Helsinki principles.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

* Individuals aged 18-65
* Having experienced neck or headache for 3 months
* Meeting the diagnostic criteria for cervicogenic headache;

  * Unilateral pain
  * Reduced range of motion in the neck
  * Ipsilateral shoulder discomfort
  * Ipsilateral arm discomfort
  * Pain that worsens with different neck movements and is painful on palpation

Exclusion criteria:

* Migraine
* Cluster headache
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Entrapment neuropathy
* Myelopathy
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Undergoing cervical spinal surgery
* Pregnant women
* Those who received physical therapy within 6 months
* Those with a history of major psychiatric illness
* Those with a history of uncontrolled systemic diseases (cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematological)
* Those with a history of uncontrolled systemic endocrine diseases (dm, hyperthyroidism)

Where it's running

• Konya Beyhekim Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
  Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Burcu Vural
• Email: burcuvural97@gmail.com
• Phone: +905389507278

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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.