Muscle Energy Technique With And Without Myofascial Release in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache (NCT07574112) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Muscle Energy Technique With And Without Myofascial Release in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
Pakistan40 participantsStarted 2025-02-25
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) with and without Myofascial Release (MFR) in patients with cervicogenic headache. Forty participants aged 20-40 years were randomly assigned into two groups: MET only and MET combined with MFR. The intervention was delivered over five sessions across two weeks. Outcomes included pain intensity (VAS), cervical range of motion, and disability (Neck Disability Index), assessed at baseline and post-intervention. The study evaluated which intervention produced greater improvements in pain, function, and cervical mobility.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 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:
* Participants aged 20 to 40 years
* Diagnosed with cervicogenic headache
* Both male and female participants
* Participants willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of cervical fracture or surgery
* Neurological disorders affecting the cervical region
* Severe cervical spine pathology
* Participants receiving other forms of manual therapy
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 trial tested muscle energy technique with and without myofascial release for cervicogenic headache — could either of these manual therapy approaches be a good fit for my specific situation, and how do the results from this completed study compare to what I might expect from my current treatment plan?
2Since this trial measured pain intensity using a Visual Analogue Scale, what kind of pain reduction would actually be meaningful for me in daily life, and is that the right goal to focus on for cervicogenic headache or should we be looking at other outcomes too?
3Muscle energy technique and myofascial release are both hands-on physical therapy methods — do you think my headaches are truly cervicogenic in origin, meaning coming from my neck, and would that make these approaches worth exploring for me?
4This was a completed trial with no listed phase, which suggests it studied a therapeutic technique rather than a new drug — does that mean the safety profile of these manual therapies is already well understood, and are there any risks I should be aware of before considering them?
5Are there standard physical therapy or manual therapy options already available outside of a trial that use similar techniques, and would it make sense to try those first rather than waiting to see if this trial's findings change current practice?
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.