Headache relief showdown: which neck therapy works best?

NCT ID NCT06938256

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests two hands-on physical therapy methods—suboccipital muscle inhibition and Rocabado exercises—to see which better eases cervicogenic headaches (headaches that start from neck problems). Forty adults aged 20 to 50 with chronic headaches will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers measure pain, neck movement, and balance over two weeks to compare the techniques.

What this could mean

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Active substance: physical therapy techniques: suboccipital muscle inhibition and Rocabado 6x6 exercises
What this could lead to: If one technique proves more effective, it could offer a better non-drug option for managing chronic cervicogenic headaches.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both techniques are low-risk, but individual responses vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Post-Traumatic Headache

As listed by the trial registrant

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CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE

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Locations

National Institute of Rehabilitation and Medicine

Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

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