Needle therapy shows promise for stubborn headaches

NCT ID NCT07192497

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: National Health Care Center (NHC) The Doctors Plaza Physical Therapy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether dry needling, acupressure, or both can ease cervicogenic headaches—headaches that start from the neck. 80 adults aged 20-50 with chronic symptoms were randomly assigned to one of four groups: dry needling, acupressure, both, or hot packs. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, and daily function before, after, and two weeks later.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dry needling and acupressure therapy
What this could lead to: If effective, these therapies could offer drug-free options for managing cervicogenic headache pain and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effects might be short-term or no better than hot packs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Headache Neck Pain Post-Traumatic Headache

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE

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Locations

NHC(Doctors plaza physical therapy and Rehabilitation Centre)

Karachi, Sindh, 75600, Pakistan

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