Associations Between Neck Muscle Fatigue, Joint Position Sense, and Headache in Cervicogenic Head… (NCT05972382) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Associations Between Neck Muscle Fatigue, Joint Position Sense, and Headache in Cervicogenic Headache
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2023-07-28
Plain-language summary
This research study aims to better understand the relationships between neck muscle function, neck joint position sense, and headache pain and disability in people with chronic cervicogenic headache. Cervicogenic headache is headache originating from the neck area.
Participants will fill out questionnaires about their headache pain and ability to do daily activities. They will also do tests to measure neck muscle fatigue and neck joint position sense. Researchers will analyze if those with more neck muscle fatigue and poorer joint position sense have worse headache pain and disability.
The results may improve understanding of cervical spine factors related to cervicogenic headache. This could help guide more targeted treatment approaches.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages 18-60 years
* Chronic CGH (\>3 months duration)
* Headache frequency ≥15 days/month
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cervical nerve root compression or other specific pathologies explaining headache
* History of cervical spine surgery
* Botulinum toxin injections in cervical musculature in past 6 months
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 is studying the link between neck muscle fatigue, joint position sense, and headaches — does my specific pattern of cervicogenic headache seem like it would fit what they're measuring, and is this something worth discussing with my care team?
2Since this is listed as a non-interventional or observational type of study (Phase NA), does that mean I wouldn't be receiving a new treatment, and if so, how might participating still help guide my care?
3The recruitment status for this trial is listed as 'unknown' — do you know whether this study is still actively enrolling patients, and would it be worth reaching out to the research team to find out?
4Given that this study is focused on measuring headache pain intensity in relation to neck muscle fatigue, would the assessments involved — like any physical or movement tests — be safe for me given my current symptoms?
5While this kind of research might help us better understand what's driving my cervicogenic headaches, are there established treatments I should be trying now rather than waiting to see if I can participate in a study like this?
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.