Osteopathic manipulation versus physiotherapy for cervicocranial symptoms

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

Adults with cervicocranial dysfunction are randomly assigned to receive either osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) or standard physiotherapy over a defined treatment period. Trained therapists deliver the assigned interventions according to protocol and outcomes are measured before and after the treatment course. Primary measures include dizziness intensity, headache impact, and neck disability, and psychological stress is recorded as a secondary outcome. The randomized design is intended to provide a direct comparison of the two hands-on treatment approaches for symptom relief and functional improvement.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants will be eligible for inclusion in the study if they meet the following criteria:

  * Age between 18 and 65 years.
  * Presence of cervicocranial symptoms for at least three months, indicating a chronic condition.
  * Neck pain with or without associated headache.
  * Dizziness associated with neck movement or cervical position.
  * Clinical findings consistent with cervicocranial dysfunction, based on clinical examination.
  * Ability to understand and complete standardized clinical questionnaires used in the study.
  * Willingness to participate in the study and provision of written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants will be excluded from the study if they present with any of the following conditions:

  * Clinically confirmed vestibular disorders.
  * Central neurological disorders that may influence dizziness or balance.
  * Recent severe trauma to the cervical spine.
  * History of cervical spine surgery.
  * Systemic inflammatory diseases or serious spinal pathologies.
  * Presence of red flags related to the cervical spine identified during clinical screening.
  * Participation in concurrent intensive physiotherapy or rehabilitation treatment during the study period.

Where it's running

• Imperium Medical Clinic
  Pristina, Pejton, Kosovo Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Burim Peli, Phd cand.
• Email: burimpeli@hotmail.com
• Phone: +38349600053

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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.