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To evaluate the Efficacy of Manual Therapy in Patients with Neck Muscle Tightness.

Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Shiatsu on Cervicogenic Headache. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/081048
Enrollment
132
Registered
2025-02-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G448- Other specified headache syndromes

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: Patients in this group will be given Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and will given mobilization for three sessions per week f

Sponsors

Ashita
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects with the age group between 18-30 years old. Both gender. The participants who are eligible for the criteria of cervicogenic headache (according to The International Headache Society).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Orthopaedic problems like fractures, acute neck injury, cervical surgery Already had participated in a regular exercise program for the previous three months and received some medical treatment. Uncooperative subject

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain will be assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS). Functional status will be assessed using validated neck disability index (NDI). Headache status will be assessed by headache quality of life questionnaireTimepoint: The Outcomes will be assessed two times which is at baseline and after the four weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The range of motion will be measured using a goniometer. Strength of flexor & extensor muscles will be observed by MMT. Cervical flexion rotation test will be conducted.Timepoint: The outcomes will be assessed for two times which is at the baseline & after the 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVarun Singh

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology

varunpoonia@gjust.org9802991664

Outcome results

None listed

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