Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Headache

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Headaches

Oral Facial Pain

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05240547

SMTHA

Ages 18-67
All Genders

Study Summary

This is a pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy in patients with tension-type and cervicogenic headache.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

At least 2 episodes per month of cervicogenic or tension-type headache for at least 3months. Diagnoses will be determined by case history and physical examinationaccording to the International Headache Society criteria (3rd Edition)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Not fulfilling the inclusion criteria
Having received chiropractic treatment in the previous 12 months
Diagnosis or frequent symptoms of migraine headaches (symptoms present at least once amonth) without an overlapping presentation of cervicogenic or tension-type headache.
Patients with pathologies affecting the nervous system (MS, tumors, past history ofstroke...)
Contraindications to manual therapy, particularly spinal manipulative therapy (cancer,uncontrolled high blood-pressure, severe cardiovascular conditions)
Past history of cervical spine surgery
Pregnancy
Having being diagnosed with a psychiatric conditions, with the exception of depressionand anxiety

Study Design

February 14, 2022

December 14, 2023

Study Description

This study is a pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trial that aims to assess the efficacy of 8 treatment sessions of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy compared to the same number of sham manipulative therapy or placebo interventions for chronic cervicogenic and tension-type headache. The hypothesis proposed is that chiropractic care will reduce the intensity and frequency of both cervicogenic and tension-type headache episodes, when compared to placebo. A sample of 20 participants suffering from cervicogenic or tension-type headache for at least 3 months, aged 18 to 67 will be randomized to receive either 8 sessions of spinal manipulative treatment (2 times per week for a total of 4 weeks) or 8 sessions of a validated sham spinal manipulation. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, after 4 treatments and at the end of the treatment period.

Connect with a study center

Real Centro Universitario María Cristina
San Lorenzo De El Escorial, Madrid 28200
Spain
Active - Recruiting

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