Effect of Manuel Therapy on Tension Type Headache in Menopausal and Premenopasual Women (NCT07477483) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Manuel Therapy on Tension Type Headache in Menopausal and Premenopasual Women
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of manual therapy in women with tension-type headache and to compare treatment outcomes between menopausal and premenopausal women. Hormonal changes occurring during menopause may influence pain perception and headache characteristics.
Participants diagnosed with tension-type headache will receive manual therapy interventions. Headache intensity, headache-related disability, pressure pain threshold, cervical range of motion, sleep quality, and quality of life will be evaluated before and after treatment using validated assessment tools. The results are expected to contribute to physiotherapy approaches in women experiencing tension-type headache during different hormonal periods.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female participants aged between 45 and 65 years.
* Diagnosis of tension-type headache.
* Premenopausal or menopausal status.
* HIT-6 score of 49 or higher.
* Willingness to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Use of hormone therapy.
* History of cervical surgery.
* History of neurological disease.
* Pregnancy.
* Inability to understand questionnaire forms.
* Failure to attend treatment sessions.
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
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
Pain İntensity (Visual Analog Scale - VAS)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 2 weeks of treatment
2
Headache İmpact (Headache İmpact Test - HİT-6)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 2 weeks of treatment