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Mindfulness Exercises Along with Conventional Physiotherapy Exercises for Cervicogenic Headache: A Case Series Study

Added Effect of Mindfulness Exercises to Conventional Physiotherapy on Serum Cortisol Level, Muscle Imbalance, Sleep Quality and Symptoms in Cervicogenic Headache: A Hybrid E-Rehabilitation Approach for a Case Series - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/102839
Enrollment
7
Registered
2026-02-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M530- Cervicocranial syndrome

Interventions

Intervention1: Mindfulness Exercises combined with Conventional Physiotherapy: Participants will receive a four-week hybrid e-rehabilitation intervention consisting of conventional physiotherapy combi

Sponsors

Dr. Vijay Kage
Lead Sponsor
Analiz Olinda Da Costa Campos
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals willing to participate. 2. Individuals of any gender aged 18 30 years. 3. Individuals diagnosed with cervicogenic headache based on the Cervicogenic Headache International Study Group s (CHISG) criteria satisfying the below points i. Unilaterality of the head pain without side shift associated with the neck pain. ii. Positive flexion rotation test less than 33 degrees. 4. Pain intensity of at least 3/10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. 5. Individuals scoring more than 5 on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of cervical spine surgery or severe trauma. 2. Neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis) or systemic diseases affecting the neck. 3. Other primary headache disorders (e.g., migraine, tension-type headache). 4. Current participation in other physiotherapy or mindfulness programs. 5. Regular use of medications that may influence cortisol levels, pain perception, or sleep quality (e.g., corticosteroids, antidepressants, sedatives) or chronic daily use of NSAIDs for pain management. 6. Pregnancy or lactation. 7. Severe psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment affecting participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Stress level using Serum Cortisol Test 2. Sleep quality using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) 3. Pain using The Numerical Pain Rating ScaleTimepoint: 1. Stres level will be assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention over four weeks. 2. Sleep quality will be assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention over four weeks. 3. Pain will be assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention over four weeks.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Muscle imbalance using a dynamometer 2. Cervical mobility using Cervical Flexion-Rotation TestTimepoint: 1. Muscle imbalances will be assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention over four weeks. 2. Cervical mobility will be assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention over four weeks.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vijay Kage

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi

vijaykage@yahoo.in9845271899

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026