Understanding neck muscle fatigue and joint position sense in cervicogenic headache
Investigating Associations Between Neck Flexor Muscle Fatigue, Cervical Joint Position Sense Errors, and Headache Pain and Disability in Individuals With Chronic Cervicogenic Headache
This study is trying to see if tired neck muscles and trouble sensing neck position are linked to worse headaches in people with chronic cervicogenic headaches.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ahram Canadian University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT05972382 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the relationships between neck muscle function, joint position sense, and headache symptoms in individuals suffering from chronic cervicogenic headache. Participants will complete questionnaires regarding their headache pain and daily activity limitations, and undergo tests to assess neck muscle fatigue and joint position sense. The study will analyze whether greater neck muscle fatigue and poorer joint position sense correlate with increased headache pain and disability. The findings may enhance the understanding of cervical spine factors contributing to cervicogenic headaches, potentially guiding more effective treatment strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-60 with chronic cervicogenic headache lasting more than 3 months and experiencing headaches at least 15 days per month.
Not a fit: Patients with cervical nerve root compression, specific pathologies explaining their headaches, or those who have had cervical spine surgery or botulinum toxin injections in the past 6 months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment approaches for patients suffering from cervicogenic headaches.
How similar studies have performed: While this study investigates specific associations in cervicogenic headache, similar studies have shown promising results in understanding the role of cervical factors in headache disorders.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-60 years * Chronic CGH (\>3 months duration) * Headache frequency ≥15 days/month Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical nerve root compression or other specific pathologies explaining headache * History of cervical spine surgery * Botulinum toxin injections in cervical musculature in past 6 months
Where this trial is running
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza
- Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University — Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.d
- Email: mohamed.elmeligie@acu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201064442032
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.