Post Isometric Relaxation vs Reciprocal Inhibition for Cervicogenic Headache

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

This randomized controlled trial compares Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR) with Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) in adults 18-45 with cervicogenic headache. All participants receive a standard physiotherapy program including hot packs, neck isometrics, and C1-C2 SNAGs, three times weekly for four weeks. The trial aims to see which technique more effectively reduces pain, improves neck range of motion, and reduces functional disability associated with CGH. Participants are diagnosed per ICH criteria and have unilateral neck pain provoked by movement or sustained postures with restricted upper cervical mobility. Exclusion criteria include prior neck trauma, neoplasms, cognitive disorders, certain musculoskeletal conditions, other chronic pain syndromes, and recent cervical spine surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria

* Patients are diagnosed according to ICH criteria.
* Age 18-45 years.
* Both Genders (Male and Female).
* Headache \> 3 months.
* Unilateral neck pain and associated headache.
* Headache is precipitated by neck movements or sustained positions.
* Restricted upper cervical segmental mobility.
* Positive cervical flexion rotation test, restriction greater than 10°.

Exclusion criteria

* History of head and neck trauma.
* Neoplasm.
* Cognitive disability.
* Inherited disorders such as scoliosis and torticollis.
* Other chronic pain syndrome (i.e.: fibromyalgia, systematic inflammatory disease).
* History of recent surgery of cervical spine.

Where it's running

• Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
  Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kinza Hafeez, DPT
• Email: hafeezkinza56@gmail.com
• Phone: +923045695710

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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.