Cervicogenic Headache Dose-Response
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Migraine Headaches |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 11/22/2018 |
| Start Date: | August 2012 |
| End Date: | August 2016 |
Dose-Response of Manipulation for Cervicogenic Headache
This study will determine the number of visits to a chiropractor for spinal manipulation and
light massage necessary for the optimal relief of cervicogenic headache (headache with
associated neck pain). Effectiveness of care will also be determined.
light massage necessary for the optimal relief of cervicogenic headache (headache with
associated neck pain). Effectiveness of care will also be determined.
Inclusion Criteria:
- chronic cervicogenic headache
- threshold pain level
- threshold headache frequency
- independently ambulatory
- English literate
- candidate for spinal manipulation
Exclusion Criteria:
- contraindication to thrust spinal manipulation or massage
- most other headache types
- Recent manual/exercise therapy from licensed provider for head/neck
- threshold pain medication use
- pregnancy
- involvement with another pain study
- suspicion of unmanaged depression
- most cancers
- hypertension (at least stage II)
- complicating neurological/spinal conditions
- pre-randomization noncompliance or cannot/will not comply with protocols
- health-related litigation, claims, or disability compensation
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