Physiotherapy intervention for migraine symptoms in university students
Efficacy of Physiotherapy Intervention Among University Students With Migraine Symptoms
This study is testing if aerobic exercise and biofeedback can help university students with migraines feel better and improve their sleep and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 87 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kajang, Selangor) |
| Trial ID | NCT05741775 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized control trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions, specifically aerobic exercise and biofeedback training, on migraine symptoms among university students at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. The study will compare the impact of these interventions on resting-state brainwaves, sleep quality, and overall quality of life. Participants will engage in aerobic exercises such as walking and jogging, with the goal of establishing a specific protocol for non-drug treatments of migraines. The trial seeks to provide evidence for a multidisciplinary approach to managing migraine symptoms.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are undergraduate and postgraduate students from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman who experience migraine symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with secondary headaches, high scores on the visual aura rating scale, or those taking specific medications for neurological or cardiorespiratory conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer a non-pharmacological treatment option that significantly alleviates migraine symptoms for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes for aerobic exercise in reducing migraine symptoms, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate, and postgraduate students from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman * 4 of 5 on the Migraine Screen Questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Score of more than or equal to 5 on the visual aura rating scale, * Diagnosed to have a secondary headache (headache attributed to the causative disorder example: infection, trauma, injury to head/ or neck) * Pregnancy, * Took medication for neurological conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis and took medications for cardiorespiratory conditions like asthma, * Took medications for headache and * Unwilling to participate will be excluded
Where this trial is running
Kajang, Selangor
- Utar — Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kiruthika Selvakumar
- Email: kiruthika@utar.edu.my
- Phone: 0139441606
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.