Mulligan SNAG Versus Active Release Technique in Cervicogenic Headache (NCT07132047) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mulligan SNAG Versus Active Release Technique in Cervicogenic Headache
Pakistan72 participantsStarted 2025-07-01
Plain-language summary
This study is designed to compare two different manual therapy approaches for individuals with cervicogenic headaches, a type of headache that originates from the neck. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups.
The first group will receive Mulligan mobilization using sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAG) along with a home program of Mobilization self-SNAG exercises.
The second group will receive the Active Release Technique (ART) combined with a home program of stretching and strengthening exercises for the neck and shoulder muscles. Each participant will attend treatment sessions three times per week for four weeks. Pain levels, headache impact, and neck function will be evaluated at the start, after four weeks of treatment, and again at eight weeks to determine which method provides better outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \* Aged between 20-50 years
* Both Male and females
* Individuals diagnosed with neck pain accompanied by headaches.
* Individuals with Unilateral or Bilateral cervicogenic headache.
* Headache at least 3 times during the last 3 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* \* History of inflammatory disorders (e.g Rheumatoid Arthritis).
* History of trauma to the cervical region.
* History of Neurological conditions (myelopathy, radiculopathy or disc problems).
* Taking medications for headache.
* Pregnancy.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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Neck Disability Index (NDI) score
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after start of intervention