Cervicogenic HeadacheNCT05500378
The Effects of a Specific Exercise Program on Subjects With Cervicogenic Headache
A study testing Head extension and rotation movement in people with Cervicogenic Headache, run by Florida Gulf Coast University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study explores with the use of MSK Ultrasound imaging if the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major can be contracted with specific exercises. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cervicogenic Headache
- What is being tested?
- Head extension and rotation movement
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 5 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2022to 1 Jul 2025
- 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 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- No history of surgery, No current neck pain, Being able to move the neck actively, being able to read English, between ages 18-65
Who cannot join
- Neck pain, History of surgery, unable to move the head into extension, outside age requirements, unable to read English
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida, 33965
About this study
This study explores with the use of MSK Ultrasound imaging if the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major can be contracted with specific exercises.
Read the detailed description
This study explores if a subject with the neck in full maximal flexion is able to selective contract the the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major by head extension and rotation while maintaining the spine position. MSK Ultrasound imaging will be used to measure changes both in length and width.
- Conditions
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Being tested
- Head extension and rotation movement
- Keywords
- Cervicogenic headache, MSK Ultrasound, Obliquus capitis minor, Rectus capitis major, Exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Post-Traumatic Headache, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Head extension and rotation movementOther
Active exercise of the head
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| neck extension group | Other | Neck extension group Receives: Other: Head extension and rotation movement |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
MSK US image
Assessment of change in width and length of target muscles
Measured: The change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Aug 2022
- Study start1 Jul 2022
- Primary completion1 Jul 2025
- Study completion1 Jul 2025
Why it stopped: not enough subjects
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cervicogenic 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- One group design
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 5 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr. Rob Sillevis,, Florida Gulf Coast University
- Investigators
- Rob Sillevis, phD, Principal investigator, Florida Gulf Coast University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05500378
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-21
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 10 Aug 2022
- Last updated
- 7 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of a Specific Exercise Program on Subjects With Cervicogenic Headache
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05500378
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2021-21
- Conditions
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Keywords
- Cervicogenic headache, MSK Ultrasound, Obliquus capitis minor, Rectus capitis major, Exercise
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: not enough subjects
- Enrolment
- 5 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Florida Gulf Coast UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 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.
This study explores with the use of MSK Ultrasound imaging if the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major can be contracted with specific exercises.
Detailed description
This study explores if a subject with the neck in full maximal flexion is able to selective contract the the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major by head extension and rotation while maintaining the spine position. MSK Ultrasound imaging will be used to measure changes both in length and width.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- One group design
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| neck extension group | Other | Other: Head extension and rotation movementNeck extension group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- No history of surgery, No current neck pain, Being able to move the neck actively, being able to read English, between ages 18-65
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Neck pain, History of surgery, unable to move the head into extension, outside age requirements, unable to read English
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Head extension and rotation movementActive exercise of the head | Other | neck extension group |
Primary outcome
MSK US image
Time frame: The change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement
Assessment of change in width and length of target muscles
Results and safety
The study was stopped early (reason given: not enough subjects). Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Aug 2025.
- 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.
Rob Sillevis, phD principal investigator
Florida Gulf Coast University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Head extension and rotation movement in people with Cervicogenic Headache, run by Florida Gulf Coast University at 1 site in United States.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Aug 2025. 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 United States. 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 was stopped early (reason given: not enough subjects). Results are not available in the source record.
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?
MSK US image (time frame: The change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 7 Aug 2025.