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Comparative Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Standard Physiotherapy on Dizziness, Headache Impact, Neck Disability, and Psychological Stress in Patients With Cervicocranial Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Burim Peli · Updated on 2026-04-29
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment compared to standard physiotherapy in patients with cervicocranial dysfunction, a condition that causes symptoms like dizziness, headache, neck pain, and psychological stress. This randomized controlled trial aims to understand which treatment approach better improves symptoms and functional outcomes for affected patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) or standard physiotherapy, which includes therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and physical modalities such as TENS and heat therapy. These treatments will be applied over a defined period, with interventions targeting cervicocranial symptoms specifically. During the study, participants will undergo assessments before and after treatment, measuring dizziness intensity, headache impact, neck disability, and psychological stress using standardized questionnaires. Additional evaluations include neck pain and headache intensity ratings, fear of movement, pain catastrophizing, and cervical range of motion. The study will monitor changes from baseline to week 4 to compare the effectiveness of the two treatments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment vs Physiotherapy in Cervicocranial Dysfunction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Presence of cervicocranial symptoms for at least three months
- Neck pain with or without associated headache
- Dizziness associated with neck movement or cervical position
- Clinical findings consistent with cervicocranial dysfunction
- Ability to understand and complete standardized clinical questionnaires
- Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Clinically confirmed vestibular disorders
- Central neurological disorders affecting dizziness or balance
- Recent severe trauma to the cervical spine
- History of cervical spine surgery
- Systemic inflammatory diseases or serious spinal pathologies
- Presence of red flags related to the cervical spine
- Participation in concurrent intensive physiotherapy or rehabilitation during the study period
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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 - 4 weeks
Participants receive either osteopathic manipulative treatment or standard physiotherapy targeting cervicocranial dysfunction.
Weekly visits for up to 4 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Imperium Medical Clinic
Pristina, Pejton, Kosovo, 30000
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Research Team
B
Burim Peli, Phd cand.
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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