Neck headache relief: which therapy wins?
NCT ID NCT07132047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different manual therapy techniques for people whose headaches come from their neck. 72 adults received either Mulligan SNAG (a gentle glide movement) or Active Release Technique (a soft tissue method) three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, headache impact, and neck function at the start, after treatment, and again at eight weeks to see which approach worked better.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * \* Aged between 20-50 years * Both Male and females * Individuals diagnosed with neck pain accompanied by headaches. * Individuals with Unilateral or Bilateral cervicogenic headache. * Headache at least 3 times during the last 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * \* History of inflammatory disorders (e.g Rheumatoid Arthritis). * History of trauma to the cervical region. * History of Neurological conditions (myelopathy, radiculopathy or disc problems). * Taking medications for headache. * Pregnancy.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University Of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
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