Effects of Active Release Technique and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Patients With Migraine
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 54
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Numeric Pain Rate Scale:
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Rationale of this research is to evaluate the outcome of active release technique and Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on trigger points in subjects with Migraine. The significance of this study is to identify which technique is superior in alleviating the symptoms of migraine. This study will help gather evidence on the practice of incorporating trigger point therapy in the treatment of Migraine.
Detailed Description
Migraine is a neurological condition that typically causes painful headache attacks lasting from four to 72 hours that occur with additional symptoms, such as sensitivity to light, sound, smell, or touch. Migraines occur most frequently in the morning, especially upon waking. Migraines can be triggered by stress or hormones. Migraine attacks are debilitating and can hinder the day to day activities and productivity of the patient. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of active release technique and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on trigger points. It was a randomized, controlled trial, conducted among migraine patients. Sample size was 54 by using Epitool software. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group after a baseline assessment with a lottery ticket and an opaque envelope.All participants in both groups were evaluated on baseline and post-intervention.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description
The researchers who evaluated the participants were not informed of how the participants were grouped. Participants were informed that they would receive one of two different interventions without indicating which group should undergo trunk stability or conventional physiotherapy program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 30 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Both male and female 18-30 years Trigger points in Trapezius , Sternocleidomastoid and Sub-occipitals (Identified using Travel and Simmons Criteria) Migraine without Aura Subjects were cognitively capable and competent to follow the instructions
Exclusion Criteria
- •Dysfunctions in the temporomandibular joint. Participant with a history of basilar migraine or hemiplegic migraine Fracture of Cervical Spine Currently on Medication for Migraine
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Numeric Pain Rate Scale:
Time Frame: 3rd week
Numeric Pain Rate Scale used to measure pain intensity.
Cervical Goniometer
Time Frame: 3rd week
Cervical Goniometer used to assess cervical ranges.
Secondary Outcomes
- HIT-6 Headache Impact Test(3rd week)