Status:
COMPLETED
Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide and Deep Friction Massage in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Headache Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of sustained natural apophyseal glide and deep friction massage in patients with cervicogenic headache for reducing pain, enhancin...
Detailed Description
Cervicogenic headache CGH is defined as the headache which arises from lesion occurring in the upper three cervical vertebrae and its associated soft tissue structures. Sleep disturbance has been cont...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria; Both males \& females. Aged 18 years old and above. International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-III) Diagnostic Criteria for cervicogenic headache
- Evidence of causation demonstrated by at least two of the following:
- headache has developed in temporal relation to the onset of the cervical disorder or appearance of the lesion
- headache has significantly improved or resolved in parallel with improvement in or resolution of the cervical disorder or lesion
- cervical range of motion is reduced and headache is made significantly worse by provocative maneuvers (Flexion Rotation Test FRT)
- headache is abolished following diagnostic blockade of a cervical structure or its nerve supply • A headache frequency that is more than 2 months.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Bilateral headaches (typifying tension headache) \& features suggestive of migraine.
- Known cases of Hydrocephalus.
- Known cases of neurological impairments.
- Known cases of malignancy.
- Involvement in physiotherapy or chiropractic treatment for headache in the previous 12 months.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 14 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 2 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05404113
Start Date
September 14 2022
End Date
April 2 2023
Last Update
April 13 2023
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Northwest Institute of Health Sciences and Northwest General Hospital Peshawar.
Peshawar, Pakistan