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Tape or release? new study tests two Drug-Free headache fixes

NCT ID NCT06940167

Symptom relief Sponsor: Konya Meram State Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at two hands-on treatments—kinesio taping and myofascial release—for people with cervicogenic headache, a headache that starts from neck problems. 81 adults with headaches for at least 3 months were split into three groups: one got myofascial release plus home exercises, another got kinesio taping plus home exercises, and the third did only home exercises. The goal was to see which approach best reduced headache severity and its impact on daily life over 8 weeks.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

81 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:Individuals aged 18-65 years Neck or headache persisting for at least 3 months Meeting the diagnostic criteria for cervicogenic headache, including: * Unilateral pain * Reduced cervical range of motion * Ipsilateral shoulder discomfort * Ipsilateral arm discomfort * Pain exacerbated by different neck movements and tenderness on palpation Exclusion Criteria: Migraine Cluster headache Cervical radiculopathy Entrapment neuropathy Myelopathy Rheumatoid arthritis Undergoing cervical spinal surgery Pregnancy Receiving physical therapy within the last 6 months History of major psychiatric disorders History of uncontrolled systemic diseases (cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematological, etc.) History of uncontrolled endocrine diseases (e.g., Diabetes Mellitus, hyperthyroidism, etc.) \-

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Conditions

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Post-Traumatic Headache

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Cervicogenic headache

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Meram State Hospital

    Konya, Meram, 42090, Turkey (Türkiye)

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