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Progressive Relaxation Training Effect On Pain, Activity And Social Participation In Women With Tension-Type Headache And Migraine

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2022-11-08

Plain-language summary

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of PRT on pain characteristics, attack frequency, activity self-efficacy perception, and social participation in women with two different types of headaches, TTH and migraine. Methods: A total of 58 women within the age range of 20 to 45 were screened for eligibility in terms of suitability for participation in the study. Two separate progressive relaxation training sessions were administered to two distinct groups: one comprised of women with TTH and the other consisting of women with migraine. Pre- and post-training assessments were conducted for both groups as follows. Both intervention groups were instructed and trained by a physiotherapist 2times a week for 30 minutes each over 6 weeks,

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * the ages of 20 and 45, * having a diagnosis of TTH or migraine according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-II)(1), and * expressing voluntary willingness to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * having any pathology involving the cervical region such as disc herniation, radiculopathy, a history of surgery, tumor, or cyst, * having received any form of physical therapy targeting the cervical region within the past 3 months, * being pregnant or in the menopausal phase; not participating in at least 15% of the training sessions, * having a mental disorder (being diagnosed with depression or using antidepressant medication), * having a chronic, neurological, or rheumatic disorder; suffering from sinusitis, and being on continuous prophylactic medication for migraines

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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

Occupational Self-Assessment (OSA):

Timeframe: up to 5 months

World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2 (WHO-DAS II)

Timeframe: up to 5 months

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS):

Timeframe: up to 5 months

Headache Impact Test-6:

Timeframe: up to 5 months

Visual Analog Scale (VAS):

Timeframe: up to 5 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06050382

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-10

Contact for this trial

Gokcen Akyurek, Assoc Prof

905426136228 gkcnakyrk@gmail.com

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Occupational Self-Assessment (OSA):

Timeframe: up to 5 months

World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2 (WHO-DAS II)

Timeframe: up to 5 months

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS):

Timeframe: up to 5 months

Headache Impact Test-6:

Timeframe: up to 5 months

Visual Analog Scale (VAS):

Timeframe: up to 5 months