Effects of relaxation training on pain and social participation in women with headaches
Investigation Of The Effect Of Progressive Relaxation Training On Pain Characteristics, Attack Frequency, Perception Of Activity Self-Efficiency And Social Participation In Women With Tension-Type Headache And Migraine
This study is testing whether relaxation training can help women with tension-type headaches and migraines feel less pain and get more involved in social activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06050382 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of progressive relaxation training (PRT) on pain characteristics, attack frequency, activity self-efficacy, and social participation in women suffering from tension-type headaches (TTH) and migraines. A total of 58 women aged 20 to 45 will participate in two separate PRT sessions tailored for each headache type, conducted by a physiotherapist twice a week for six weeks. Pre- and post-training assessments will evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention on the participants' quality of life and social engagement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 20 to 45 diagnosed with tension-type headaches or migraines.
Not a fit: Patients with cervical region pathologies, mental disorders, or those who have recently undergone physical therapy targeting the cervical area may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce headache-related pain and improve social participation for women affected by TTH and migraines.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with relaxation techniques for headache management, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * the ages of 20 and 45, * having a diagnosis of TTH or migraine according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-II)(1), and * expressing voluntary willingness to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * having any pathology involving the cervical region such as disc herniation, radiculopathy, a history of surgery, tumor, or cyst, * having received any form of physical therapy targeting the cervical region within the past 3 months, * being pregnant or in the menopausal phase; not participating in at least 15% of the training sessions, * having a mental disorder (being diagnosed with depression or using antidepressant medication), * having a chronic, neurological, or rheumatic disorder; suffering from sinusitis, and being on continuous prophylactic medication for migraines
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Hacettepe University — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gokcen Akyurek, Assoc Prof
- Email: gkcnakyrk@gmail.com
- Phone: 905426136228
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.