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Comparison of Manual Therapy Effects on Tension-Type Headache in Menopausal and Premenopausal Women
Led by Necmettin Erbakan University · Updated on 2026-05-20
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of manual therapy on women aged 45 to 65 who have tension-type headache, focusing on differences between menopausal and premenopausal women. The study explores how hormonal changes during menopause might affect pain perception and headache characteristics, aiming to improve physiotherapy approaches for these groups. Participants will receive manual therapy that includes cervical mobilization, soft tissue techniques, and suboccipital muscle relaxation administered by a physiotherapist. The study compares two groups: premenopausal and menopausal women, all diagnosed with tension-type headache. Treatments and evaluations occur over a two-week period. Before and after treatment, participants will be assessed for headache intensity using the Visual Analog Scale and headache impact with the Headache Impact Test. Additional measures include pressure pain threshold, cervical range of motion, sleep quality, quality of life, executive function, and depression severity. Researchers will monitor adherence and collect data to understand manual therapy's role in managing tension-type headache during different hormonal stages.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Manuel Therapy on Tension Type Headache in Menopausal and Premenopasual Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female participants aged between 45 and 65 years.
- Diagnosis of tension-type headache.
- Premenopausal or menopausal status.
- Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) score of 49 or higher.
- Willingness to participate in the study.
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of hormone therapy.
- History of cervical surgery.
- History of neurological disease.
- Pregnancy.
- Inability to understand questionnaire forms.
- Failure to attend treatment sessions.
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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 manual therapy interventions including cervical mobilization, soft tissue techniques, and suboccipital muscle relaxation administered by a physiotherapist.
Multiple visits during the 2-week treatment period
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Necmettin Erbakan Univesity Faculty of Health Sciences
Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye), 42090
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Research Team
A
Ayça Seda Yıldırımer, PT, MSc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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