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effect of myofascial release on cervicogenic headache

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
cervicogenic headache.
Other headache syndrome
G44.89
Registration Number
IRCT20190221042794N1
Lead Sponsor
tarbiat modares university
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

age between 20 and 30 years
suffering from CGH based on the diagnosis of specialized doctor according to ICHD-2018-3
the tragus at least 2/5 centimeter at the anterior of vertical line
the amount of lumbar flexion lesser than 35 degrees
headache at least once a week in recent 2 months
based on VAS the intensity of headache should be at least 5
BMI between 18 to 24 and 24 to 30
the elastic coefficient of the cervical region should be higher than the normal group

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Elastic Coeffecient. Timepoint: 2 weeks before the intervention, before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: sonography apparatus.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cervical range of motion. Timepoint: 2 weeks before the intervention, before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: goniometer.;Intensity of the pain. Timepoint: 2 weeks before the intervention, before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: visual analogue scale.;Quality of life. Timepoint: 2 weeks before the intervention, before the intervention, after the intervention, 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Headache Impact Test with 6 questions (HIT6).;Range of motion of lumbar flexion. Timepoint: 2 weeks before the intervention, before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: flexible ruler.;Amount of forward head. Timepoint: 2 weeks before the intervention, before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: ruler.;Amount of inclination of the pelvis. Timepoint: 2 weeks before the intervention, before the intervention, after the interventio. Method of measurement: goniometer.
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