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The Effect of Manual Therapy Versus Kinesio Taping on Tension-type Headache in Jouf University Female Students | Clinical Trials | Clareo Health

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The Effect of Manual Therapy Versus Kinesio Taping on Tension-type Headache in Jouf University Female Students

NCT06675019•Cairo University

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Summary

Patients suffering from Tension Type Headache (TTH) report emotional and functional deficits (missing work, sleep disorders, emotional stability) and are susceptible to pharmaceutical abuse. Cervical muscle training, posture correction, spinal mobilization, and other physical therapy modalities may help alleviate symptoms. This study will aim to compare the effect of manual therapy and kinesio taping on tension-type headache.

Eligibility

Age

18 - 25 years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

•Students between the ages of 18 and 25 will be enrolled in the study if they have tension type headache based on the IHS headache classification: A headache that occurs at least 15 days per month for more than 3 months (≥ 180 days per year) and lasts for hours or is continuous. The headache exhibits at least one of the following characteristics: 1. bilateral location, 2. pressing/tightening (non-pulsating) character, 3. mild or moderate intensity that is not exacerbated by routine physical activity such as walking or ascending stairs, and both of the following: 1. No more than one of photophobia, phonophobia, or mild nausea, and 2. No moderate to severe nausea or vomiting.

Exclusion Criteria

•Reumatoid arthritis, suspected malignancy, pregnancy, regular use of triptans, ergotamines, or opioids on ≥ 10 days/month or simple analgesics on ≥ 15 days/month for ≥ 3 months, or physical therapy treatment within 2 months prior to enrollment in the study.

Locations (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Key Dates

Start Date

November 15, 2024

Primary Completion Date

January 15, 2025

Completion Date

January 15, 2025

Last Updated

January 24, 2025

Enrollment

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

Tension Type Headache

Interventions

Manual therapy

OTHER

Kinesio taping

OTHER

Control (Standard treatment)

OTHER