Physiotherapy program for migraine in adults
Official title: The Effects of Physiotherapy Applications in Individuals With Migraine
Run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University · NCT07657377 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A physiotherapy program that combines cervical muscle training and taVNS is tested to see if it helps people with migraine.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 10, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 2027 |
| Study ends | August 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07657377 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are adults aged 18–55 with migraine diagnosed by a neurologist who have not received head/neck therapy in the past year and do not have exclusionary conditions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other primary or secondary headaches, significant psychiatric disorders, implanted electronic devices, or recent head/neck treatment may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study tests a physiotherapy program for adults with migraine. It combines cervical muscle training and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) to address pain, function, quality of life, mood, and sleep. Participants are adults 18 to 55 diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist and no recent head/neck treatments or other major conditions. The study is conducted at a hospital in Ankara under the lead sponsor Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University. Details on methods and results are not provided in the brief summary.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce migraine pain and improve daily functioning and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in related physiotherapy approaches for migraine has shown mixed results; this specific combination appears exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being between 18 and 55 years of age * Being diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders 3 (ICHD-3) criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of other primary and/or secondary headaches in addition to migraine, * Coexisting neurological and/or rheumatological diseases, * Severe psychiatric disorders (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, etc.), * Pregnancy or lactation, * Malignancy, * Known arrhythmia or presence of any implanted electronic device, * Presence of sensory loss in the application area, * Having received physiotherapy or any other treatment in the head/neck region within the last 12 months, * History of head/neck trauma or surgery within the last 12 months.
Where it's running
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Gazi Mustafa Kemal Occupational and Environmental Diseases Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.