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Additional Effects of Sternocleidomastoid Release Along With Suboccipital Muscle Release in Management of Cervicogenic Headache
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2024-12-12
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Participants Needed
1
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the additional effects of sternocleidomastoid muscle release combined with suboccipital muscle release in managing cervicogenic headache, a condition caused by dysfunction in the C1-C2 vertebrae and marked by neck stiffness and limited neck rotation. Cervicogenic headache significantly impacts daily activities and is associated with forward head posture and weak deep neck muscles. The study is a randomized control trial conducted by Foundation University Islamabad to explore these manual therapy techniques alongside conventional physical therapy treatments. Participants are divided into two groups. Group A will receive suboccipital muscle release consisting of three repetitions of three minutes each (total 9 minutes), combined with conventional physical therapy including TENS and hot pack therapy for 10 minutes, six days a week for two consecutive weeks. Group B will receive sternocleidomastoid muscle release for 5 minutes plus the same suboccipital muscle release and conventional physical therapy schedule as group A. Both interventions are delivered over 12 sessions in total. During the study, participants will undergo assessments to measure pain intensity and range of motion after two weeks of treatment. Researchers will monitor headache symptoms, neck function, and muscle performance using clinical tests like the flexion rotation test. The study does not involve masking or blinding, and all participants will be adults aged 18 to 45 years. The total participation period includes the two-week treatment phase followed by outcome evaluations.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
"Additional Effects of Sternocleidomastoid Release Along With Suboccipital Muscle Release in Management of Cervicogenic Headache'
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants must meet international headache classification criteria including headache with neck stiffness
- Headache occurring at least once a month in the last 3 months
- Headache pain score of at least 4 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Unilateral headache with no change in side
- Positive flexion rotation test showing rotation restriction greater than 10 degrees
- Confirmed C1-C2 dysfunction
- Headache triggered by sustained neck movements or palpation of neck trigger points
- Age between 18 and 45 years
- Both male and female participants
You will not qualify if you...
- Cervical spondylosis
- Headaches not originating from the cervical spine
- Dizziness or visual disturbances
- Cervical radiculopathy, nerve root involvement, or disc herniation
- Cervical instability or fracture
- Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Previous cervical spine surgery
- Cervical spondylolisthesis
- Spinal infections or tumors
- Osteoporosis
- Meningitis
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 2 weeks
Participants receive suboccipital muscle release along with conventional physical therapy, or sternocleidomastoid release combined with suboccipital muscle release and conventional physical therapy for management of cervicogenic headache.
12 sessions over 2 weeks with 6 days per week of therapy
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
A
Ayesha Arshad, MS-MSKPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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