pper cervical manual traction in the management of cervicogenic headache

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases; Cervicogenic headache

• Registration Number: PACTR201706002316214
• Lead Sponsor: Al-Ahrar teaching hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-05-23
• Last Update Posted: 2023-05-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Headache frequency of at least once per week over a period of 3 months.
FRT reveals 10-degree loss to the painful side will be considered positive finding and indication for cervicogenic headache.
Tenderness of neck muscles.
A unilateral headache without side shift.
Pain aggravated by neck motions or pressure over the upper cervical facet joints.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who had surgical intervention in the cervical spine or spinal tumors.
Patient with pain or dysfunctions in the temporo-mandibular joint.
Headaches associated with high fever, stiff neck, or rash.
Patients with psychological problems,
Patients with vision problems or profound dizziness.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified