Can a quick neck adjustment change deep headache muscles?

NCT ID NCT07725198

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Florida Gulf Coast University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether two types of upper neck therapy — a quick thrust or a gentle hold — can immediately change the size and shape of a tiny neck muscle linked to headaches. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure the muscle in 80 adults with head or neck pain. The goal is to see which technique produces a faster neuromuscular response.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: upper cervical manual therapy (thrust manipulation or mobilization)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify which neck therapy technique better targets muscles involved in headaches, potentially improving treatment approaches.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study measuring immediate muscle changes, not long-term outcomes. Results may not translate to lasting headache relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Headache headache disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEAD AND NECK HEADACHE

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Locations

Florida Gulf Coast University Marieb Hall 101
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Fort Myers, Florida, 33965, United States

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