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

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cervicogenic Headache

• Registration Number: NCT06731114
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief 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".

Detailed 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

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-15
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-09
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-12
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-12
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-15
• Study Completion: 2025-07-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

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

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ROM	2 weeks	Cervical rotation will be measured through CROM device
Pain Intensity	2 weeks	Pain will be measured on the basis of Numeric Pain Rating Scale score.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan