CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Kinesio Taping Combined With Postural Correction on Improving Tension-Type Headache Among University Students

Egypt52 participantsStarted 2025-02-10

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Kinesio Taping (KT) with postural correction exercises and suboccipital muscle inhibition (SMI) in managing tension-type headaches (TTH) among university students. The intervention's impact on headache intensity, frequency, and functional limitations will be compared with a control group performing postural correction and SMI alone.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * University students aged 18-25 years * Diagnosed with tension-type headache per ICHD-3 criteria * At least 10 headache episodes per month for \>3 months * Pericranial muscle tenderness (suboccipital, temporalis, upper trapezius) * Craniovertebral angle \< 50° Exclusion Criteria: * Migraine or cluster headaches * Recent neck trauma or surgery * Skin allergy or sensitivity to tape * Current use of medications affecting pain perception Cervical radiculopathy or neurological deficits

What they're measuring

Headache Intensity

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention, 1-month follow-up

Headache Frequency

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention, 1-month follow-up

Headache Impact

Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention, 1-month follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07411820

SponsorDeraya University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-10

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