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Effects of Cervical Manual Therapy on Cervicogenic Headache

NCT03385889 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2019-04-04

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Summary

The effects of cervical spine manual therapy, including mobilization and manipulation, on cervical spine range of motion, joint position sense, and balance is unknown among individuals with cervicogenic headache. Previous studies have indicated improved frequency of headache, decreased perceived disability, and demonstrated improved neuromuscular function following upper cervical manipulation. Other authors report improved cervical spine range of motion, joint position sense, and balance following cervical spine manual therapy for individuals with cervicogenic dizziness. Through an experimental design, this study aims to determine the effects of cervical spine manual therapy on variables such as cervical spine range motion, joint position sense, and balance among individuals with headache of a cervical spine origin.

Conditions

  • Unilateral Headache
  • Musculoskeletal Neck Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Cervical Spine Mobilization

C1/2 graded mobilizations (Grade III/IV) provided to C1/2 segment on ipsilateral side of unilateral headache. Mobilizations will be completed for 3 sets of 30 seconds.

PROCEDURE

Cervical Spine Manipulation

C1/2 manipulation (Grade V) provided to C1/2 segment on ipsilateral side of unilateral headache. The goal of the manipulation technique is to elicit an audible cavitation. If no cavitation is achieved upon the first attempt, a second and final attempt will be completed. No more than two attempts will be utilized per each subject in this allocated group.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Shenandoah University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Karen Abraham, PhD, PT · Shenandoah University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-02-15
Primary Completion
2018-05-15
Completion
2019-01-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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