Treatment of Tension Headache Using Soft Tissue Techniques VS Vagus Stimulation Techniques. (NCT05097300) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Treatment of Tension Headache Using Soft Tissue Techniques VS Vagus Stimulation Techniques.
Spain42 participantsStarted 2021-11-01
Plain-language summary
A treatment based on manual therapy and vagus nerve stimulation is more effective than manual therapy only to reduce frequency, intensity and pressure pain threshold in patients with tension type headache.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed with episodic or chronic tension type headache
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women
* Patients who have received in the previous 3 months some type of treatment for headache
* Recent history of syncope or seizures
* Heart / cardiovascular disease
* Electrical or neurostimulation devices
* History of intracranial / carotid aneurysm or bleeding; brain tumors / lesions; significant head trauma.
* Change in prophylactic medication type or dose \<1 month before the intervention
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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Change in Pain intensity
Timeframe: Day 1 (before the intervention), Day 28 (after the last intervention), Day 56 (4 weeks after the last intervention).