Physiotherapy Program for Cluster Headache

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cluster Headache
• Interventions: Other: Home exercise program; Behavioral: Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: NCT02460003
• Lead Sponsor: AG Clinic

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of physiotherapy program in the treatment of cluster headaches. Half of participants will receive a program of physiotherapy and usual drugs, while the other will receive an exercise program and usual drugs.

Detailed Description

Previous studies have shown positive effects of physical therapy in patients with primary headache.

However, so far no study that assessed the effect of a physiotherapy program combined with regular medication in patients with cluster headache.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-04
• Study First Submitted: 2015-05-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-05-28
• Study First Posted: 2015-06-02
• Status Verified: 2015-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 2015-07-31
• Primary Completion: 2015-12
• Study Completion: 2016-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

• Cluster headache diagnosed

Exclusion Criteria

• Other types of headaches.
• Neurostimulator implanted.
• Other chronic pain processes

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Home exercise program	Home exercise program	Home exercise program and usual drugs
Physiotherapy program	Physiotherapy	Physiotherapy program and usual drugs

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Scores on the Visual Analog Scale	3 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

AGClinic; 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain