Evaluating manual therapy and exercise for headache pain relief
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise and the Two Modalities Combined in Pain Reduction in Patients Suffering From Cervicogenic Headache, or Primary Headache (Tension-type Headache, Migraine, Trigeminal Autonomic Headache)
NA · Campus Bio-Medico University · NCT05990153
This study is testing three different non-drug treatments for people with various types of headaches to see which one helps reduce headache pain and frequency the most.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Campus Bio-Medico University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Roma, RM) |
| Trial ID | NCT05990153 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of three non-pharmacological treatment methods for patients suffering from various types of primary headaches, including tension-type headaches, trigeminal autonomic headaches, and migraines. Participants will be assigned to one of three intervention groups: therapeutic exercise, myofascial release combined with therapeutic exercise, or Mulligan's manual therapy combined with therapeutic exercise. The study will assess the reduction in headache episodes, pain intensity, and duration over a series of evaluations conducted before treatment, immediately after treatment, and at three and six months post-treatment. The control group will receive standard pharmacological treatment and may later switch to one of the intervention groups if desired.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old who experience primary headaches or cervicogenic headaches.
Not a fit: Patients with upper cervical spine instability, cervical arterial insufficiency, cervical spine fractures, pregnancies, rheumatoid arthritis, or severe cognitive impairment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective non-drug treatment options for patients suffering from chronic headaches.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with non-pharmacological approaches for headache management, indicating potential success for this study's methodology.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients suffering from primary headache or cervicogenic headache; * Age \> 18 years; * signature of the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * upper cervical spine instability; * cervical arterial insufficiency * cervical spine fractures * pregnancies * rheumatoid arthritis * severe cognitive impairment
Where this trial is running
Roma, RM
- Rehabilitation Department Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico — Roma, RM, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Silvia Sterzi, MD — Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico
- Study coordinator: Silvia Sterzi, MD
- Email: s.sterzi@policlinicocampus.it
- Phone: +390622541624
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.
Conditions: Headache, headache, rehabilitation, manual therapy, exercise