Status:
COMPLETED
Therapeutic Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Acupressure Therapy Among Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
Lead Sponsor:
National Health Care Center (NHC) The Doctors Plaza Physical Therapy
Conditions:
Cervicogenic Headache
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a pre-test and post-test design will be conducted to compare the therapeutic effectiveness of Dry Needling (DN), Acupressure Therapy (AT), and their combinatio...
Detailed Description
Study Duration Total Duration: 1 year Intervention Period: 2 weeks Follow-Up: Pre-test, post-test, and 2-week follow-up Intervention Procedures 1. Group A (Dry Needling Therapy - DN) * 06 session...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male and female patients aged 20 to 50 years Diagnosed with Cervicogenic Headache (CGH) based on International Headache Society (IHS) diagnostic criteria Chronic CGH symptoms (i.e., persisting for at least 3 months) No previous dry needling (DN) or acupressure therapy (AT) within the last 6 months Able and willing to provide informed consent and comply with treatment and follow-up protocols
Exclusion
- History of cervical spine surgery, significant trauma, or vertebral tumors/neoplasms Congenital spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, spina bifida) Diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy, vestibular disorders, vertebrobasilar insufficiency, or cervical fractures Current use of anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, or analgesics that may affect pain perception Diagnosed neurological, musculoskeletal, or orthopaedic conditions that affect balance, gait, or functional mobility Pregnancy (optional, often excluded in physiotherapy/dry needling trials)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 10 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 14 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07192497
Start Date
August 10 2024
End Date
July 14 2025
Last Update
September 25 2025
Active Locations (1)
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NHC(Doctors plaza physical therapy and Rehabilitation Centre)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 75600