Associations Between Neck Muscle Fatigue, Joint Position Sense, and Headache in Cervicogenic Headache

Last updated: July 24, 2023
Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Neck Pain

Pain (Pediatric)

Chronic Pain

Treatment

Quantitative Sensory and Neurophysiological Testing

Clinical Study ID

NCT05972382
CGH01
  • Ages 18-60
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This research study aims to better understand the relationships between neck muscle function, neck joint position sense, and headache pain and disability in people with chronic cervicogenic headache. Cervicogenic headache is headache originating from the neck area.

Participants will fill out questionnaires about their headache pain and ability to do daily activities. They will also do tests to measure neck muscle fatigue and neck joint position sense. Researchers will analyze if those with more neck muscle fatigue and poorer joint position sense have worse headache pain and disability.

The results may improve understanding of cervical spine factors related to cervicogenic headache. This could help guide more targeted treatment approaches.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 18-60 years
  • Chronic CGH (>3 months duration)
  • Headache frequency ≥15 days/month

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cervical nerve root compression or other specific pathologies explaining headache
  • History of cervical spine surgery
  • Botulinum toxin injections in cervical musculature in past 6 months

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Quantitative Sensory and Neurophysiological Testing
Phase:
Study Start date:
July 28, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
January 15, 2024

Study Description

Chronic cervicogenic headache (CGH) is characterized by chronic headache originating from the upper cervical spine and occipital region. CGH is associated with impairments in cervical muscular control and proprioception or joint position sense. However, relationships between these cervical impairments and headache symptoms are not fully elucidated.

This cross-sectional quantitative study aims to investigate associations between neck flexor muscle fatigue, cervical joint position sense, and clinical headache parameters like pain and disability in individuals with CGH.

A sample of 30 adults ages 18-65 years old with CGH longer than 3 months duration and more than 15 headache days per month will be recruited from neurology clinics. Participants will attend a single 2 hour study visit.

Connect with a study center

  • Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University

    Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza 3221405
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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