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Two Hands-On neck techniques go head to head for headache relief

NCT ID NCT07820280

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Cervicogenic headache starts in the neck and can cause one-sided head pain and stiffness. Researchers are comparing two physical therapy methods, Kaltenborn and Maitland mobilization, both of which involve a therapist moving the neck joints by hand. The trial enrolls 44 adults aged 18 to 40 with confirmed cervicogenic headache and measures changes in pain, neck disability, range of motion, and headache-related daily impact.

What this could mean

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Active substance
hands-on joint mobilization of the neck (Kaltenborn and Maitland techniques)
What this could lead to
If one technique works better, physical therapists could have clearer guidance on which hands-on method to use for neck-related headaches.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study of 44 people, so results may not apply broadly. Both techniques are already used in practice, and any benefit may be modest or short-lived.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 44 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18-40 yrs * Gender: male/female * Unilateral neck pain and stiffness * Cervicogenic headache confirmed with Cervical Flexion Rotation Test * Cervical spine ROM\>10° * Unilateral headache * Headache triggered on neck extension Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital conditions of cervical spine * Disc herniation * Cervical radiculopathy * Myelopathy * Cervical fracture/ trauma past 3 months * Vestibular dysfunction/ VBI * TMJ dysfunction related headache * Whiplash injury * Other types of headache i-e tension type, migraine or cluster type

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Conditions

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Post-Traumatic Headache

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Cervicogenic headache

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ibadat International University

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, 47000, Pakistan

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