Physical profile of cervicogenic headache vs neck pain and healthy people

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

Researchers will compare adults aged 25–60 across three groups: cervicogenic headache, chronic neck pain without headaches, and healthy controls. They will measure physical characteristics such as posture, grip strength, muscle stiffness, elasticity, and pressure sensitivity to see if CGH has a distinct pattern. Participants will have one visit and will not receive treatment or changes to their usual care. The study will help clarify whether CGH presents a unique physical profile compared with neck pain alone or no neck problems.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

* Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 25 to 60 years
* Able to provide written informed consent
* Meeting the criteria for one of the following groups:
* Cervicogenic headache: physician diagnosis according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition, with symptoms lasting at least 3 months
* Chronic nonspecific neck pain: neck pain lasting at least 6 months without headache
* Healthy control: no neck pain or headache

Exclusion Criteria:

* Receipt of physiotherapy for headache or neck pain during the previous 6 months
* Diagnosis of a headache disorder other than cervicogenic headache, including migraine or tension-type headache, or a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia
* History of cervical spine surgery or significant cervical trauma
* Current or previous diagnosis of a tumor or cancer
* Serious cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hematological, metabolic, neurological, or psychiatric disorder
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Congenital cervical abnormality
* Cervical spondylolisthesis or cervical instability
* Active infection
* Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
* Dizziness or visual disturbance accompanying headache
* Any clinical red flag suggesting serious cervical pathology
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Upper-extremity injury, surgery, or another condition affecting handgrip strength
* Serious musculoskeletal disorder affecting cervical posture or muscle measurements
* Inability to complete the questionnaire-based or instrument-based assessments

Where it's running

• Medipol Sefaköy Üniversite Hastanesi
  Istanbul, Sefaköy, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fatih Bali, PhD.
• Email: fatihbali@hotmail.com
• Phone: +905323937689

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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.