Can massage and exercise fix headaches from neck problems?
NCT ID NCT07168512
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether myofascial release (a type of massage) alone or combined with neck exercises can improve spine alignment, sleep, and mood in people with cervicogenic headache—headaches caused by neck issues. About 100 adults aged 20-55 with this diagnosis will be enrolled. The goal is to see if these treatments can ease symptoms and improve daily life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- myofascial release therapy and neck exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a non-drug treatment option for cervicogenic headache that improves spine alignment and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ministry of Health
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
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Naser Medical Complex
Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories