Migraine, Posttraumatic Headache, Tension Headache
Conditions
Brief summary
This cross-sectional study aims to compare muscle function of the neck, and shoulder and muscle tenderness in three groups of headache patients: migraine, tension-type headache, and posttraumatic headache. The study will evaluate muscle tenderness through the Total Tenderness Score (TTS) and muscle function through maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) and rate of force development (RFD). Additionally, functional assessments such as the Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test (CCFT) and Ito Test will be performed.
Interventions
DEVICEMuscle function
Functional evaluation First, the patients will fill the Fysisk Aktivitet Questionnaire, the o Klinisk Oral Fysiologi (KU) Questionnaire and the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire. Then, the evaluator will applicate the Total Tenderness Score (TTS) for evaluating their tenderness in different spots of the head and neck regions. The next evaluation comprehends the evaluation of the maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) for the different neck movements and the rate of force development (RFD) of the shoulder elevation. After this, patients will perform the cranio-cervical flexion test (CCFT), and, finally, the Ito test to evaluate the lumbar endurance.
Sponsors
Danish Headache Center
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 to 65 years. * Diagnosis of migraine, tension-type headache, or posttraumatic headache, occurring at least 10 days per month. * For tension-type headache patients, maximum of 3 days per month with migraine.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy. * Significant psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., severe depression). * Medication-overuse headache. * Severe osteoarthritis in the neck or shoulder, or cervical disc herniation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Outcome Measure: 1.Rate of Force Development (RFD) | 1 year | Rate of Force Development (RFD) of the shoulder elevation Maximum voluntary isometric contraction performed as fast and hard as possible using a custom dynamometer for the shoulder elevation movement. |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed