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A study to understand how neck treatment helps reduce headache caused by neck problems

Effect of gong mobilization on cervical range of motion, deep cervical flexor muscle function, kinesiophobia and symptom inventory in patients with cervicogenic headache : a randomised control trial - GONG-CGH TRIAL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/102237
Enrollment
32
Registered
2026-01-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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: Gong Mobilization: Participants allocated to the intervention group will receive gong mobilization therapy in addition to conventional physiotherapy. Gong mobilization will be applied t

Sponsors

bazila
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Participants between age group of 20-40 years. 2.Diagnosis based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) 3. Unilateral pain, usually starting in the neck and radiating to the front of the neck. 4.Headache associated with neck stiffness, reduced Cervical ROM or dysfunction at C1 C2 segment. 5.Positive Cervical Flexion-Rotation test (FRT) eg: less than 32 rotation towards symptomatic side 6.Both genders will be included. 7.Patient who will give informed consent & will be able to attend SGT hospital for treatment & assessment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient with evidence of CNS involvement, cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, Disc herniation or peripheral neuropathies. 2.Known history of high-level spinal cord injury, malignancy & Central pain syndrome (e.g., Fibromyalgia). 3. Subjects diagnosed with any severe cardiovascular conditions. 4. Any recent major surgeries. 5. Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorder. 6. Unwillingness to adhere to the intervention protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cervical Range of Motion Deep Cervical Flexor Function Kinesiophobia Symptom InventoryTimepoint: Baseline, 4weeks,8weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Headache Disability Timepoint: baseline, 4weeks, 8weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBazila

school of physiotherapy

bazillamehraj@gmail.com7006805318

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026