Tension-Type HeadacheNCT05496010
Comparing the Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression on Tension Type Headache
A study testing Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique in people with Tension-Type Headache, run by Ziauddin University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Headaches are the main health problem as one of the prevalent type of all symptoms in the world population. Among different types of headaches, the most prevailing primary headache in general population is Tension-type headache (TTH). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Tension-Type Headache
- What is being tested?
- Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 2 Mar 2022to 12 Aug 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 20-50 aged individuals years
- Trigger point related Tension Type Headache diagnosed by Neurologist.
- Patients having trigger points in the muscles taken in the study.
Who cannot join
- Medical Red flags
- Major Depression
- Neurological or Cardiovascular Disease.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparing the Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique on Muscle Thickness and Health Related Quality of Life in Trigger Point Tension Type Headache
Headaches are the main health problem as one of the prevalent type of all symptoms in the world population. Among different types of headaches, the most prevailing primary headache in general population is Tension-type headache (TTH). According to Global Burden Disease study conducted in 2016 tension-type headache ranks the third highest primary headache syndromes among 32 diseases and injuries in 195 countries from the Period of 1990 to 2016.These types of headaches are associated with significant reductions in productivity of an individual with prominent increase in socioeconomic costs. There are various treatments suggested for improving the symptoms in trigger point related tension type headaches such as usage of hot packs, cryotherapy, ultrasound therapy, mobilization and manipulation techniques, Dry needling, MET and ICT. None of the study has been conducted in Pakistan which has compared two specific techniques to resolve trigger points with the accuracy of diagnosis by diagnostic ultrasound in limited time period, which is cost friendly, and provides quick relief to patients without causing a lot of pain. Therefore, more studies are needed to overcome the gap area in the use of specific techniques in clinics with accurate diagnosis by the clinicians of Pakistan.
Read the detailed description
The research aims to compare the effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique on muscle thickness \& health related quality of life in trigger point related tension type headache. Headaches are the major health concern as one of the prevalent type of all symptoms in the worldwide population and are the cause of disabilities and hindrance in productivity of an individual.
The treatment approaches performed for trigger point related tension type headache are non-specific, vigorous, time consuming and costly. It is due to the inaccurate location of the trigger points present in cervical musculature. The studies related to comparison of specific treatment procedures to treat trigger point related tension type headaches such as dry needling and Ischemic Compression technique with the knowledge of accurate location of trigger points present in cervical musculature are lacking in Pakistani population. Hence the current study is aimed to determine the effect of dry needling and Ischemic Compression technique with the use of diagnostic ultrasound on muscle thickness, pain and health related quality of life in Trigger point related tension type headache. The study will be conducted on the tension type headache diagnosed individuals aged 20 to 50 years of age, at Physical Therapy OPD of Saifee and Ziauddin Hospital with the help of envelope method as a randomization technique. Dry needling will be performed on Group A whereas Group B will be given Ischemic Compression technique on trigger points diagnosed by Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Patient's headache, muscle thickness and health related quality of life will be assessed by Numeric Pain rating scale, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Short Form-36 Questionnaire respectively. If the data will be found to be normally distributed, Pair T-test will be run for with the group analysis. Between the groups an alysis will be perform by Independent t test. In case data found to be deviated from the assumption of normal distribution, Paired T-test will be replaced by Wilcoxon test and Independent T test will be replaced by Mann Whitney U Test. The level of significance will be kept at 95% alpha-0.05.
- Conditions
- Tension-Type Headache
- Being tested
- Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique
- Medical subject headings
- Tension-Type Headache
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression TechniqueOther
For Group A, Dry needling will be applied into trigger points which are active and present in the muscles, efficiently and within the safe limits taking all the safety precautions.
For group B, Ischemic Compression Technique will be applied on trigger points.
The complete treatment session will be comprised of 3 sessions per week for two weeks followed by follow up after 1 month until the symptoms have been improved for both the groups.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Needling | Experimental | Dry needling will be performed on the patients of group A after the diagnosis of trigger points in particular muscles.The complete treatment session will be comprised of 3 sessions per week for two weeks followed by follow up after 1 month until the symptoms have been improved. Receives: Other: Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique |
| Ischemic Compression Technique | Active comparator | Ischemic Compression technique will be performed on the patients of group B after the diagnosis of trigger points in particular muscles by diagnostic ultrasound. The complete treatment session will be comprised of 3 sessions per week for two weeks followed by follow up after 1 month until the symptoms have been improved. Receives: Other: Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale to assess headache intensity
Pain will be assessed through Numeric Pain Rating Scale NPRS among trigger point tension type headache individuals, where high values indicate greater pain intensity.
Measured: Baseline
Numeric Pain Rating Scale to assess headache intensity
Pain will be assessed through Numeric Pain Rating Scale NPRS among trigger point tension type headache individuals where high values indicate greater pain intensity.
Measured: After 2 weeks
Short Form-36 Questionnaire to measure Health related quality of life.
All the domains of Health related quality of life assessment will be carried out through the individual's scoring.
Measured: Pre-Treatment
Short Form-36 Questionnaire to measure Health related quality of life
All the domains of Health related quality of life assessment will be carried out through the individual's scoring.
Measured: After 2 weeks. (Follow up)
Diagnostic Ultrasound to measure muscle thickness
An ultrasound examination will be performed to find out the muscle thickness of cervical muscles in which trigger points are present.
Measured: Pre-Treatment
Diagnostic Ultrasound to measure muscle thickness
An ultrasound examination will be performed to find out the muscle thickness of cervical muscles in which trigger points are present.
Measured: After 2 weeks. (Follow up)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Aug 2022
- Study start2 Mar 2022
- Primary completion3 Aug 2022
- Study completion12 Aug 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (13)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Tension-Type HeadacheStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Group A: Dry Needling treatment given for 6 sessions, 3 days/week for 2 weeks on the trigger points located in Upper Trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid, Sub occipitalis and Temporalis muscles. Group B: Ischemic Compression technique given for 6 sessions, 3 days/week for 2 weeks on the trigger points located in Upper Trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid, Sub occipitalis and Temporalis muscles.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ziauddin University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aribah Ahmed, Ziauddin University
- Investigators
- Ziauddin University, Principal investigator, Ziauddin
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05496010
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 4541121AAREH
- Status last verified
- Jan 2023
- First submitted
- 8 Aug 2022
- Last updated
- 25 Jan 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
GBD 2017 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. Lancet. 2018 Nov 10;392(10159):1789-1858. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32279-7. Epub 2018 Nov 8.
PubMed 30496104Herekar AA, Ahmad A, Uqaili UL, Ahmed B, Effendi J, Alvi SZ, Shahab MA, Javed U, Herekar AD, Khanani R, Steiner TJ. Primary headache disorders in the adult general population of Pakistan - a cross sectional nationwide prevalence survey. J Headache Pain. 2017 Dec;18(1):28. doi: 10.1186/s10194-017-0734-1. Epub 2017 Feb 23.
PubMed 28229320Alonso-Blanco C, de-la-Llave-Rincon AI, Fernandez-de-las-Penas C. Muscle trigger point therapy in tension-type headache. Expert Rev Neurother. 2012 Mar;12(3):315-22. doi: 10.1586/ern.11.138.
PubMed 22364330Jensen RH. Tension-Type Headache - The Normal and Most Prevalent Headache. Headache. 2018 Feb;58(2):339-345. doi: 10.1111/head.13067. Epub 2017 Mar 13.
PubMed 28295304GBD 2015 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 310 diseases and injuries, 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. Lancet. 2016 Oct 8;388(10053):1545-1602. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31678-6.
PubMed 27733282Kamali F, Mohamadi M, Fakheri L, Mohammadnejad F. Dry needling versus friction massage to treat tension type headache: A randomized clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Jan;23(1):89-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.01.009. Epub 2018 Jan 31.
PubMed 30691768Pourahmadi M, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Keshtkar A, Koes BW, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C, Dommerholt J, Bahramian M. Effectiveness of dry needling for improving pain and disability in adults with tension-type, cervicogenic, or migraine headaches: protocol for a systematic review. Chiropr Man Therap. 2019 Sep 26;27:43. doi: 10.1186/s12998-019-0266-7. eCollection 2019.
PubMed 31572570Shields G, Smith JM. Remedial Massage Therapy Interventions Including and Excluding Sternocleidomastoid, Scalene, Temporalis, and Masseter Muscles for Chronic Tension Type Headaches: a Case Series. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2020 Feb 26;13(1):22-31. eCollection 2020 Mar.
PubMed 32133042Moraska AF, Stenerson L, Butryn N, Krutsch JP, Schmiege SJ, Mann JD. Myofascial trigger point-focused head and neck massage for recurrent tension-type headache: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clin J Pain. 2015 Feb;31(2):159-68. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000091.
PubMed 25329141Gildir S, Tuzun EH, Eroglu G, Eker L. A randomized trial of trigger point dry needling versus sham needling for chronic tension-type headache. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Feb;98(8):e14520. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000014520.
PubMed 30813155Munoz-Ceron J, Marin-Careaga V, Pena L, Mutis J, Ortiz G. Headache at the emergency room: Etiologies, diagnostic usefulness of the ICHD 3 criteria, red and green flags. PLoS One. 2019 Jan 7;14(1):e0208728. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208728. eCollection 2019.
PubMed 30615622Overas CK, Myhrvold BL, Rosok G, Magnesen E. Musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound imaging for thickness measurement of four principal muscles of the cervical spine -a reliability and agreement study. Chiropr Man Therap. 2017 Jan 4;25:2. doi: 10.1186/s12998-016-0132-9. eCollection 2017.
PubMed 28070269Young IA, Dunning J, Butts R, Cleland JA, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C. Psychometric properties of the Numeric Pain Rating Scale and Neck Disability Index in patients with cervicogenic headache. Cephalalgia. 2019 Jan;39(1):44-51. doi: 10.1177/0333102418772584. Epub 2018 Apr 19.
PubMed 29673262
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Jan 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparing the Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique on Muscle Thickness and Health Related Quality of Life in Trigger Point Tension Type Headache
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05496010
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 4541121AAREH
- Conditions
- Tension-Type Headache
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ziauddin UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 3 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Aug 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Headaches are the main health problem as one of the prevalent type of all symptoms in the world population. Among different types of headaches, the most prevailing primary headache in general population is Tension-type headache (TTH). According to Global Burden Disease study conducted in 2016 tension-type headache ranks the third highest primary headache syndromes among 32 diseases and injuries in 195 countries from the Period of 1990 to 2016.These types of headaches are associated with significant reductions in productivity of an individual with prominent increase in socioeconomic costs. There are various treatments suggested for improving the symptoms in trigger point related tension type headaches such as usage of hot packs, cryotherapy, ultrasound therapy, mobilization and manipulation techniques, Dry needling, MET and ICT. None of the study has been conducted in Pakistan which has compared two specific techniques to resolve trigger points with the accuracy of diagnosis by diagnostic ultrasound in limited time period, which is cost friendly, and provides quick relief to patients without causing a lot of pain. Therefore, more studies are needed to overcome the gap area in the use of specific techniques in clinics with accurate diagnosis by the clinicians of Pakistan.
Detailed description
The research aims to compare the effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique on muscle thickness \& health related quality of life in trigger point related tension type headache. Headaches are the major health concern as one of the prevalent type of all symptoms in the worldwide population and are the cause of disabilities and hindrance in productivity of an individual.
The treatment approaches performed for trigger point related tension type headache are non-specific, vigorous, time consuming and costly. It is due to the inaccurate location of the trigger points present in cervical musculature. The studies related to comparison of specific treatment procedures to treat trigger point related tension type headaches such as dry needling and Ischemic Compression technique with the knowledge of accurate location of trigger points present in cervical musculature are lacking in Pakistani population. Hence the current study is aimed to determine the effect of dry needling and Ischemic Compression technique with the use of diagnostic ultrasound on muscle thickness, pain and health related quality of life in Trigger point related tension type headache. The study will be conducted on the tension type headache diagnosed individuals aged 20 to 50 years of age, at Physical Therapy OPD of Saifee and Ziauddin Hospital with the help of envelope method as a randomization technique. Dry needling will be performed on Group A whereas Group B will be given Ischemic Compression technique on trigger points diagnosed by Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Patient's headache, muscle thickness and health related quality of life will be assessed by Numeric Pain rating scale, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Short Form-36 Questionnaire respectively. If the data will be found to be normally distributed, Pair T-test will be run for with the group analysis. Between the groups an alysis will be perform by Independent t test. In case data found to be deviated from the assumption of normal distribution, Paired T-test will be replaced by Wilcoxon test and Independent T test will be replaced by Mann Whitney U Test. The level of significance will be kept at 95% alpha-0.05.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Group A: Dry Needling treatment given for 6 sessions, 3 days/week for 2 weeks on the trigger points located in Upper Trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid, Sub occipitalis and Temporalis muscles. Group B: Ischemic Compression technique given for 6 sessions, 3 days/week for 2 weeks on the trigger points located in Upper Trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid, Sub occipitalis and Temporalis muscles.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Needling | Experimental | Other: Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression TechniqueDry needling will be performed on the patients of group A after the diagnosis of trigger points in particular muscles.The complete treatment session will be comprised of 3 sessions per week for two weeks followed by follow up after 1 month until the symptoms have been improved. |
| Ischemic Compression Technique | Active comparator | Other: Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression TechniqueIschemic Compression technique will be performed on the patients of group B after the diagnosis of trigger points in particular muscles by diagnostic ultrasound. The complete treatment session will be comprised of 3 sessions per week for two weeks followed by follow up after 1 month until the symptoms have been improved. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 20-50 aged individuals years
- Trigger point related Tension Type Headache diagnosed by Neurologist.
- Patients having trigger points in the muscles taken in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Medical Red flags
- Major Depression
- Neurological or Cardiovascular Disease.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression TechniqueFor Group A, Dry needling will be applied into trigger points which are active and present in the muscles, efficiently and within the safe limits taking all the safety precautions. For group B, Ischemic Compression Technique will be applied on trigger points. The complete treatment session will be comprised of 3 sessions per week for two weeks followed by follow up after 1 month until the symptoms have been improved for both the groups. | Other | Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression Technique |
Primary outcome
Numeric Pain Rating Scale to assess headache intensity
Time frame: Baseline
Pain will be assessed through Numeric Pain Rating Scale NPRS among trigger point tension type headache individuals, where high values indicate greater pain intensity.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale to assess headache intensity
Time frame: After 2 weeks
Pain will be assessed through Numeric Pain Rating Scale NPRS among trigger point tension type headache individuals where high values indicate greater pain intensity.
Short Form-36 Questionnaire to measure Health related quality of life.
Time frame: Pre-Treatment
All the domains of Health related quality of life assessment will be carried out through the individual's scoring.
Short Form-36 Questionnaire to measure Health related quality of life
Time frame: After 2 weeks. (Follow up)
All the domains of Health related quality of life assessment will be carried out through the individual's scoring.
Diagnostic Ultrasound to measure muscle thickness
Time frame: Pre-Treatment
An ultrasound examination will be performed to find out the muscle thickness of cervical muscles in which trigger points are present.
Diagnostic Ultrasound to measure muscle thickness
Time frame: After 2 weeks. (Follow up)
An ultrasound examination will be performed to find out the muscle thickness of cervical muscles in which trigger points are present.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Jan 2023.
- Background: PubMed 30496104GBD 2017 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. Lancet. 2018 Nov 10;392(10159):1789-1858. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32279-7. Epub 2018 Nov 8.
- Background: PubMed 28229320Herekar AA, Ahmad A, Uqaili UL, Ahmed B, Effendi J, Alvi SZ, Shahab MA, Javed U, Herekar AD, Khanani R, Steiner TJ. Primary headache disorders in the adult general population of Pakistan - a cross sectional nationwide prevalence survey. J Headache Pain. 2017 Dec;18(1):28. doi: 10.1186/s10194-017-0734-1. Epub 2017 Feb 23.
- Background: PubMed 22364330Alonso-Blanco C, de-la-Llave-Rincon AI, Fernandez-de-las-Penas C. Muscle trigger point therapy in tension-type headache. Expert Rev Neurother. 2012 Mar;12(3):315-22. doi: 10.1586/ern.11.138.
- Background: PubMed 28295304Jensen RH. Tension-Type Headache - The Normal and Most Prevalent Headache. Headache. 2018 Feb;58(2):339-345. doi: 10.1111/head.13067. Epub 2017 Mar 13.
- Background: PubMed 27733282GBD 2015 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 310 diseases and injuries, 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. Lancet. 2016 Oct 8;388(10053):1545-1602. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31678-6.
- Background: PubMed 30691768Kamali F, Mohamadi M, Fakheri L, Mohammadnejad F. Dry needling versus friction massage to treat tension type headache: A randomized clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Jan;23(1):89-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.01.009. Epub 2018 Jan 31.
- Background: PubMed 31572570Pourahmadi M, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Keshtkar A, Koes BW, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C, Dommerholt J, Bahramian M. Effectiveness of dry needling for improving pain and disability in adults with tension-type, cervicogenic, or migraine headaches: protocol for a systematic review. Chiropr Man Therap. 2019 Sep 26;27:43. doi: 10.1186/s12998-019-0266-7. eCollection 2019.
- Background: PubMed 32133042Shields G, Smith JM. Remedial Massage Therapy Interventions Including and Excluding Sternocleidomastoid, Scalene, Temporalis, and Masseter Muscles for Chronic Tension Type Headaches: a Case Series. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2020 Feb 26;13(1):22-31. eCollection 2020 Mar.
- Background: PubMed 25329141Moraska AF, Stenerson L, Butryn N, Krutsch JP, Schmiege SJ, Mann JD. Myofascial trigger point-focused head and neck massage for recurrent tension-type headache: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clin J Pain. 2015 Feb;31(2):159-68. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000091.
- Background: PubMed 30813155Gildir S, Tuzun EH, Eroglu G, Eker L. A randomized trial of trigger point dry needling versus sham needling for chronic tension-type headache. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Feb;98(8):e14520. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000014520.
- Background: PubMed 30615622Munoz-Ceron J, Marin-Careaga V, Pena L, Mutis J, Ortiz G. Headache at the emergency room: Etiologies, diagnostic usefulness of the ICHD 3 criteria, red and green flags. PLoS One. 2019 Jan 7;14(1):e0208728. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208728. eCollection 2019.
- Background: PubMed 28070269Overas CK, Myhrvold BL, Rosok G, Magnesen E. Musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound imaging for thickness measurement of four principal muscles of the cervical spine -a reliability and agreement study. Chiropr Man Therap. 2017 Jan 4;25:2. doi: 10.1186/s12998-016-0132-9. eCollection 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ziauddin University principal investigator
Ziauddin
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique in people with Tension-Type Headache, run by Ziauddin University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Jan 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Numeric Pain Rating Scale to assess headache intensity (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05496010, which also lists 13 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Jan 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.