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Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition Technique vs Rocabado Exercises on Cervicogenic Headache
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-04-22
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
27 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The purpose of the study is to explore the effectiveness of Suboccipital muscle inhibition technique vs Rocabado exercises on cervicogenic headache. A randomized control trial was conducted at National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Alees Medical Centre Islamabad. The sample size was 40 calculated through G-power 3.1. The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 20 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was non-probability purposive sampling for recruitment and group randomization using flip coin method. Only 20 to 50 years participants with chronic cervicogenic headache were included in the study. Tools used in this study are Digital Inclinometer, Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Romberg Test and HIT-6 Questionnaire. Data was collected at baseline, and at the end of 2nd week. Data analyzed through SPSS version 27.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition Technique vs Rocabado Exercises on Cervicogenic Headache
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 20 to 50 years
- History of chronic cervicogenic headache for more than 3 months
- Headache pain intensity between 3 and 8 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Unilateral headache that does not change sides, with ipsilateral neck pain or stiffness
- Headache occurring at least once a week in the past three months, lasting from one hour to weeks
- Cervicogenic headache due to cervical spine dysfunction
- Neck pain followed by headache
- Presence of neck stiffness and movement restriction
- Positive Flexion Rotation Test with more than 10 degrees restriction
You will not qualify if you...
- Other types of headaches such as migraine, sinus, tumor, neural, or temporomandibular joint issues
- Mixed headache or serious pathology involving alar ligament or vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency
- Contraindications to manual therapy (fracture, instability, osteoporosis, arthropathy, or neural symptoms)
- Use of analgesics or corticosteroids
- Cancer metastasis
- Cardiac conditions including stroke, hypertension, or syncope
- Neurological conditions such as radiculopathy, myelopathy, or disc problems
- Spinal cord problems
- Previous brain or spinal cord surgery
- Use of occlusal splints or previous temporomandibular joint surgery
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Institute of Rehabilitation and Medicine
Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
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Imran Amjad, phD
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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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