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A Study on the Combined Effects of Neck Traction, Specific Stretching Exercises with Muscle Release Technique in the patients having Cervicogenic Headache

Effectiveness of Cervical Traction and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Combination with Graston Technique in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/080849
Enrollment
51
Registered
2025-02-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G448- Other specified headache syndromes

Interventions

Intervention1: Graston Technique with Cervical Traction and hot pack: Patients in this group will be given Graston Technique with Cervical Traction and hot pack for 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. In

Sponsors

Department of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 20-35 years of age. 2. History of CGH more than 3 months at Baseline, more than 5 days of CGH per month 3. Cervicogenic headache (CGH) intensity more than 3 4. Cervical spine dysfunction (cervical joint tenderness and/or restricted segmental 5. Clear temporal sequence linking the source of CGH to the neck: headache preceded by neck pain, stiffness, movement and/or awkward postures 6. Independent ambulation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Already had participated in a regular exercise program for the previous three months and received some medical treatment. 2. Orthopedic problems like fractures, acute neck injury, tumor, degenerative disease, cervical surgery. 3. Uncooperative subject. 4. Being older than 35 years 5. Headache followed by migraine. 6.Vertigo 7. Dizziness 8. cardiovascular disease (e.g., Stroke, hypertension or hypotension, Ischemic attack, 9. Neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinsons disease, Seizures, Multiple sclerosis). 10. Any psychological disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Neck disability index Numeric Pain Rating Scale Headache Impact Test-6 Headache FrequencyTimepoint: The outcome will be assessed for 2 times which is at the baseline and after the 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Manual Muscle Testing Timepoint: The outcome will be assessed for 2 times which is at the baseline and after the 4 weeks;Cervical Flexion Rotation TestTimepoint: The outcome will be assessed for 2 times which is at the baseline and after the 4 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMamta Boora

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology

mamtaboora50@gmail.com8683810061

Outcome results

None listed

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