Neck stretching may offer Drug-Free relief for tension headaches
NCT ID NCT06475248
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a specific osteopathic stretching technique on neck muscles can reduce the intensity and frequency of chronic tension headaches in women. Forty-three women with tension headaches will be randomly assigned to receive either the stretching technique or a placebo touch on the chest. Researchers will measure changes in headache impact one month after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- osteopathic stretching technique
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce headache frequency and intensity in women with chronic tension headaches.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 43 participants. The placebo effect is strong for headache treatments, so results may not be conclusive or generalizable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Escola Superior da Saúde do Porto
Porto, 4200-072, Portugal
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