Cervicogenic HeadacheSCS METsNCT06811766
Comparative Effects of Strain-counterstrain and Muscle Energy Techniques on Neck Pain and Functional Disability in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache
A study testing Strain-counterstrain and Muscle energy techniques in people with Cervicogenic Headache, run by University of Faisalabad.
Trial summary
The primary objective of this study is to compare effects of SCS and METs on reduction of neck pain intensity and improvement in functional disability in individuals with CGH. The secondary objective is to assess the impact of both techniques on ROM in cervical spine Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cervicogenic Headache
- What is being tested?
- Strain-counterstrain and Muscle energy techniques
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Feb 2025to Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- participants who fulfill the criteria of international headache society.
Who cannot join
- participants who have cervicogenic headache after cervical injury or head surgery.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
The primary objective of this study is to compare effects of SCS and METs on reduction of neck pain intensity and improvement in functional disability in individuals with CGH. The secondary objective is to assess the impact of both techniques on ROM in cervical spine
- Conditions
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Being tested
- Strain-counterstrain, Muscle energy techniques
- Keywords
- CGH, SCS, METs
- Medical subject headings
- Post-Traumatic Headache
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Strain-counterstrainOther
Also called SCS
This is a technique that uses gentle body positioning passively to treat muscles and joints pain. So, this can be effective for neck pain in patients with CGH
Muscle energy techniquesOther
Also called METs
This technique uses patient's own muscles to treat muscles and joint restrictions. So, this technique can be prove affective for neck pain and limited range in patients with CGH
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active comparator | This group containing 27 participants Receives: Other: Strain-counterstrain |
| 2 | Active comparator | This group also containing 27 participants Receives: Other: Muscle energy techniques |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual analogue scale
To check pain intensity
Measured: 3 weeks
Neck disability index
To check functional disability
Measured: 3 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Goniometer
To measure range of motion
Measured: 3 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Feb 2025
- Study startFeb 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completionAug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2025 (estimated)
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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- There will be two groups. Each group will receive different treatment techniques.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kinza Fatima, University of Faisalabad
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06811766
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TUFkinza
- Acronym
- SCS METs
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 31 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 6 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Strain-counterstrain and Muscle Energy Techniques on Neck Pain and Functional Disability in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06811766
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SCS METs / TUFkinza
- Conditions
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Keywords
- CGH, SCS, METs
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of FaisalabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Sep 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Feb 2025 (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.
The primary objective of this study is to compare effects of SCS and METs on reduction of neck pain intensity and improvement in functional disability in individuals with CGH. The secondary objective is to assess the impact of both techniques on ROM in cervical spine
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- There will be two groups. Each group will receive different treatment techniques.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active comparator | Other: Strain-counterstrainThis group containing 27 participants |
| 2 | Active comparator | Other: Muscle energy techniquesThis group also containing 27 participants |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- participants who fulfill the criteria of international headache society.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- participants who have cervicogenic headache after cervical injury or head surgery.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Strain-counterstrainAlso: SCSThis is a technique that uses gentle body positioning passively to treat muscles and joints pain. So, this can be effective for neck pain in patients with CGH | Other | 1 |
| Muscle energy techniquesAlso: METsThis technique uses patient's own muscles to treat muscles and joint restrictions. So, this technique can be prove affective for neck pain and limited range in patients with CGH | Other | 2 |
Primary outcome
Visual analogue scale
Time frame: 3 weeks
To check pain intensity
Neck disability index
Time frame: 3 weeks
To check functional disability
1 secondary outcome
Goniometer
Time frame: 3 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Feb 2025.
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Strain-counterstrain and Muscle energy techniques in people with Cervicogenic Headache, run by University of Faisalabad.
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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Kinza Fatima KFatima, MS physical therapy (+92 495223727, drkinzagill@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual analogue scale (time frame: 3 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 6 Feb 2025.