Prevalence of Cervicogenic Headache in Lab Technicians (NCT07067242) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Prevalence of Cervicogenic Headache in Lab Technicians
Pakistan217 participantsStarted 2025-04-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence of cervicogenic headache among lab technicians
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 44 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:
* Sitting duration of 3 or more than 3 hours
* Having neck pain for atleast1 month
* Consistant Unilateral headache
* Age 30 to 44
Exclusion Criteria:
* Recent fracture
* Recent surgery
* Congenital conditions of cervical spine
* History of traumatic neck injuries or cervical spine surgery
* Diagnosis of primary headache disorders (e.g., migraines, tension-type headaches).(21)
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 study specifically looked at lab technicians — if I have a similar work setup with prolonged computer or bench work, could cervicogenic headache be a likely explanation for my head pain, and how would my doctor tell it apart from other types of headaches?
2The trial used a Numeric Pain Rating Scale and a self-prepared questionnaire to assess headaches — what kinds of symptoms or pain patterns would suggest my headaches are coming from my neck rather than from another cause like tension or migraine?
3Since this was an observational study measuring how common cervicogenic headache is rather than testing a treatment, what are the actual treatment options my doctor would recommend if I'm diagnosed with cervicogenic headache?
4This study is already completed — are there findings from it, or similar research, that my doctor thinks are relevant to understanding my specific headache pattern and occupation?
5If my headaches turn out to be cervicogenic, would my doctor suggest starting with standard treatments like physiotherapy or pain management first before considering anything experimental?
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
1
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: 4 weeks
2
Self prepared questionnaire
Timeframe: 4 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07067242
SponsorElite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan