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The effect of massage technique on pain and grip strength In patients with tension type headache

The effect of trigger point release of patients with tension type headache on reduction of pain and grip force and grip endurance

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2014103115272N2
Enrollment
28
Registered
2014-12-06
Start date
2013-08-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Tension type headache. Tension-type headache

Interventions

Intervention 1: Using a hot pack for 10 min. Intervention 2: Post isometric relaxation technique used for muscles with trigger points. this technique is associated with eye movements and breathing pat
Treatment - Other
Treatment - Devices
Using a hot pack for 10 min
Post isometric relaxation technique used for muscles with trigger points. this technique is associated with eye movements and breathing pattern. During contraction, breathe out and look for the contra

Sponsors

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: trigger points, nausea, vomiting and photophobia during attacks. Exclusion criteria: anti-anxiety and anti-depression drugs, upper extremity and spinal injuries during the past year, paresthesia and neurological symptoms

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Grip strength. Timepoint: before intervention, after intervention. Method of measurement: using dynamometer.;Grip endurance. Timepoint: before intervention, after intervention. Method of measurement: using dynamometer.;Pain. Timepoint: before intervention, after intervention. Method of measurement: using Visual Analog Scale(VAS).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSeyyede Elham Noureddini Fard

Rehabilitation Collage of Shiraz Medical Sciences University

elham.nouraddini@gmail.com+98 7117116265108

Outcome results

None listed

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