Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a secondary headache originating from dysfunction in the cervical spine and is associated with impaired sensorimotor control and postural instability. This randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial aims to investigate whether adding gaze direction recognition (GDR)-based proprioceptive training to a conventional physiotherapy program can reduce headache burden and improve postural balance in individuals with CGH. Participants are randomly allocated to receive either standard physiotherapy or standard physiotherapy plus GDR training for eight weeks. Primary outcomes include headache frequency, headache duration, and center-of-pressure (COP) path length during quiet standing. The study is conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines and was approved by the relevant institutional review board.
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Headache frequency (attacks per month)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Headache duration (hours per attack)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention