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Official title Comparative Effects Of Eye-Cervical Re-Education Exercises And Pressure Biofeedback Training Of Deep Cervical Flexors In Cervicogenic Headache
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07526025
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a secondary headache that originates from dysfunction in the upper cervical spine, particularly the atlanto-occipital and C1-C3 segments, and is perceived in one or more regions of the head and/or face. The underlying mechanism involves convergence of cervical and trigeminal afferents in the trigeminocervical nucleus.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 to 45 years
- Both genders
- Unilateral neck pain and referred headache
- Headache is precipitated by neck movements or sustained positions.
- Positive cervical flexion rotation test
You likely can't join if
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Known or suspected vestibular disorders such as BBPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), vestibular neuritis, meniere's disease, labyrinthitis
- Visual problems such as occipital neuralgia
- History of traumatic neck injury/surgery or cervical instability
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoporosis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 to 45 years
- Both genders
- Unilateral neck pain and referred headache
- Headache is precipitated by neck movements or sustained positions.
- Positive cervical flexion rotation test
- Headache reproduced with provocation of the involved upper cervical segments.
- Restricted upper cervical segmental mobility.
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Known or suspected vestibular disorders such as BBPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), vestibular neuritis, meniere's disease, labyrinthitis
- Visual problems such as occipital neuralgia
- History of traumatic neck injury/surgery or cervical instability
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic disorders
- Spinal infection or tumors
- Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
- Other headache types such as tension headache, migraine etc
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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