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Differences in Headache Characteristics of Cervicogenic Headache Patients With Positive or Negative Flexion-Rotation Test: A Cross-sectional Comparison
Led by University Ghent · Updated on 2023-11-18
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying cervicogenic headache, a type of headache that may originate from the upper cervical spine and cause referred pain to the head and neck. This observational study aims to compare headache characteristics between patients who test positive or negative on the flexion-rotation test (FRT) at the C1-C2 level. The goal is to understand differences that could help guide more personalized treatment options, including manual therapy and dry needling targeting specific neck muscles. The study involves 100 patients diagnosed with cervicogenic headache based on established clinical criteria. Participants must have had headaches at least once a week for at least three months and limited neck mobility. They will be grouped by whether their flexion-rotation test is positive or negative. Participants will undergo a single assessment involving questionnaires and physical measurements of neck function and pain. During the study visit, researchers will measure headache intensity, frequency, duration, disability, and impact, along with neck pain and disability. Additional assessments include pressure pain thresholds, joint position error, cervical spine range of motion, motor control tests, and psychosocial factors such as pain catastrophizing and fear. All data will be collected at baseline during this one-time evaluation, with no interventions provided as part of the study.
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Brief Title
Differences in Characteristics of Headache Patients With a Positive or Negative FRT: a Cross-sectional Comparison.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of cervicogenic headache according to the ICHD-3 criteria
- Age 18 years or older
- Headache occurring at least 1 day per week for at least 3 months
- Limited mobility of the neck
- Headache pain rating above 3 on a 10-point scale
You will not qualify if you...
- Primary headache types such as migraine or tension-type headache
- Secondary headaches that do not meet cervicogenic headache criteria
- History of whiplash or other trauma
- Pregnancy or childbirth within the past year
- Previous surgery on head, neck, or shoulder
- Cervical radiculopathy symptoms
- Receiving other treatments for headache or neck pain in the past month such as physical therapy, osteopathy, or chiropractic care
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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 - Single assessment
Participants complete questionnaires and undergo clinical examination of the neck and shoulder to assess headache characteristics and cervical spine measurements.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University Ghent - campus UZ Ghent - Rehabilitation Sciences B3
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, 9000
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Research Team
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Barbara Cagnie, Prof. dr.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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