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To compare the effects of cranial base release and neck stabalization exercises on cervicogenic headache

Comparing the effects of Cranial Base Release and Cervical Stabilization exercises on Cervicogenic Headache A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/08/072087
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-08-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-10-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M953- Acquired deformity of neck

Interventions

Intervention1: Cranial Base Release: Patient must be in a supine position, before beginning the treatment, the patient might be made more comfortable by placing a pillow beneath their head. The thera

Sponsors

Sanjna Mirupa
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 18 and 35 years 2. Both male and female are included 3. Patient fulfilling ICHD diagnostic criteria for CGH 4. Positive Cervical Flexion-rotation test 5. Pain localised to neck and occiput region projecting to forehead 6. Headache which responds to cervical treatment 7. Experiencing headache at least once per week for the last 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute trauma/injury to cervical or thoracic spine 2. Non cervicogenic headache (migraine, tension type headache) 3. Cervical radiculopathy 4. Presence of symptoms like vertigo, dizziness and visual impairments 5. Underlying pathology (tumours, infection) 6. Any cervical spine surgery 7. Physiotherapy treatment for headache in last 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale Neck disability index headache disability indexTimepoint: at baseline and 14th day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
cervical range of motionTimepoint: at baseline and 14th day

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Geetanjali Kaul

Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, Kumarhatti, Solan

drgeetanjalikaul@gmail.com7018518005

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026