Comparative Effects of Jones and Ischemic Compression Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The primary objective of the study is to determine the effects of Jones and Ischemic compression technique on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with cervicogenic headache. Cervicogenic headache is a distinctive type of secondary headache where the pain originates from structures in the neck or cervical spine and radiates to the head. Trigger point release has been associated with decrease in symptoms of patients with cervicogenic headache. This study will be a randomized clinical trial with the sample size of 32 patients. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: Group A and Group B. The setting of the study will be Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur. Group A will receive Jones technique of trigger points of the upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscle while Group B will receive ischemic compression of the trigger points of the upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscle. Patients of both groups will receive two treatment sessions per week for 6 weeks. Both groups will receive hot pack for 10 minutes, TENS for 15 minutes and strengthening exercises for deep neck flexors (chin tuck and head raise with ten repetitions of 10-second duration, with a 10-second rest interval between each contraction) as baseline treatment protocol. NPRS, HDI and FRT will be used as outcome measure tools. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 25.0 with the p-value of \<0.05 taken as significant difference.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 25
Maximum Age: 35
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Both males and females

• 25-35 years of age

• Individuals satisfying the Cervicogenic Headache criteria

• Positive Simon's criteria for trigger points

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Bahaval Victoria Hospital
RECRUITING
Bahawalpur
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, PHD*
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
03324390125
Backup
Imran Amjad, PHD*
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
0515481826
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-01-02
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-09-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 32
Treatments
Experimental: Group-A (Jones technique)
Patients will receive Jones technique for the Sternocleidomastoid and upper fibers of Trapezius.
Active_comparator: Group-B (Ischemic compression therapy)
Patients will receive Ischemic compression for the Sternocleidomastoid and upper fibers of Trapezius
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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