"Additional Effects of Sternocleidomastoid Release Along With Suboccipital Muscle Release in Management of Cervicogenic Headache'

Last updated: December 9, 2024
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Pain (Pediatric)

Neck Pain

Treatment

Sternocleidomastoid release

Suboccipital muscle release

Conventional physical therapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06731114
FUI/CTR/2024/58
  • Ages 18-45
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Additional effects of sternocleidomastoid release along with suboccipital muscle release in management of cervicogenic headache".

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria

  • Participants will be included according to international classification of headachecriteria which includes:

  • Headache with neck stiffness

  • Headache at least once a month in the last 3 months

  • Headache with at least 4 score in Numeric Pain Rating Scale(NPRS)

  • Unilateral headache with no shift of side

  • Positive flexion rotation test (Rotation restriction is greater than 10 degrees)

  • C1-C2 dysfunction

  • Headache precipitated by sustained neck movements,myofacial trigger points palpationin neck

  • Age group 18-45

  • Both male and female

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cervical spondylosis

  • Headache of non-cervical origin

  • Dizziness or visual disturbance

  • Cervical radiculopathy/ nerve root involvement/ disc herniation

  • Cervical instability/ fracture

  • Vertebrobasilar insufficiency

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

  • Cervical spine surgery

  • Cervical spondylolisthesis

  • Spinal infection or tumors

  • Osteoporosis

  • meningitis

  • subarachnoid hemorrhage

Study Design

Total Participants: 54
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Sternocleidomastoid release
Phase:
Study Start date:
July 15, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 15, 2025

Study Description

Cervicogenic headache is a common headache that causes disability and affects everyday activities. Headache related disorders are the second most common reason for years lived with disability all over the world. According to the latest International Headache Society model, cervicogenicheadache (CGH) is a secondary headache having C1-C2 dysfunction. There is marked limitation in cervical ROM specially rotation. Treatment indicated involves use of electrotherapy and thermal modalities. In addition, use of different manual therapy techniques are advocated to eliminate the root cause i.e. C1-C2 dysfunction treating. patients with cervicogenic headache are mostly presented with forward head posture and weak deep neck flexors which may excerbate the headache symptoms.Therefore The purpose of this study is to determine the ""Additional effects of sternocleidomastoid release along with suboccipital muscle release in management of cervicogenic headache

Connect with a study center

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

    Rawalpindi, Punjab 46000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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