Effects of SNAGS Along With Thoracic Postural Correction Techniques in Patients With Chronic Cerv… (NCT04993950) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of SNAGS Along With Thoracic Postural Correction Techniques in Patients With Chronic Cervicogenic Headache
Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2022-02-20
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to find out the effects of Mulligan SNAGs along with thoracic postural correction techniques on patients with chronic cervicogenic headache. Patients suffering from cervicogenic headache are often associated with muscle imbalance. This study will be significant in determining the effects of SNAGs along with thoracic postural correction techniques to improve pain, level of disability and functional status in patients of cervicogenic headache.
It will be Randomized controlled trial study design Data will be collected from Lady reading Hospital Peshawar Purposive sampling, group randomization using lottery method will be used in this study.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients having headache for the last three months
* Patients having unilateral neck pain along with stiffness.
* A headache that is more frequent periorbitally, spreading to the temporal and ocular region and in the low occipital and less frequent in the frontal, parietal and facial region.
* Pain that is usually elicited by applying external pressure on at least 1 of the upper cervical joints (C0-C3) and moderate to severe non throbbing pain
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other types of headaches
* Congenital conditions of the cervical spine
* Disc herniation
* Cervical Fractures
* Degenerating disease of the cervical spine.
* Patients with contraindications to mobilization techniques and those with dizziness due to vertebrobasilar insufficiency or vestibular dysfunctions
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial tested a hands-on technique called SNAGS combined with thoracic posture correction for cervicogenic headaches — is this kind of physical therapy approach something that could actually address the root cause of my headaches, or would it mainly help with symptoms?
2The trial measured how much my neck movement improved using a goniometer, and how much daily functioning was affected using the Neck Disability Index — based on my current neck mobility and disability level, do my results suggest I might respond well to this type of treatment?
3Since this trial is now completed, has the data been published anywhere, and can we look at whether the results showed meaningful improvements on the pain and headache impact scores before deciding if this approach is worth trying for me?
4This study focused specifically on chronic cervicogenic headaches — how confident are you that my headaches are truly cervicogenic in origin, since that diagnosis seems critical to whether this type of physical therapy would even be the right fit?
5Are there licensed physical therapists in our area who are trained in SNAGS and thoracic postural correction techniques similar to what was used in this trial, and would trying standard physical therapy first make more sense before pursuing a more specialized approach?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.