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"Effectiveness of Kaltenborn Mobilization Techniques Versus Maitland Mobilization on Management of Cervicogenic Headache

ConditionCervicogenic Headache
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorIbadat International University, Islamabad

About this trial

EFFECTIVENESS OF KALTENBORN MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES VERSUS MAITLAND MOBILIZATION ON MANAGEMENT OF CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Age: 18-40 yrs

Gender: male/female

Unilateral neck pain and stiffness

Cervicogenic headache confirmed with Cervical Flexion Rotation Test

Disqualifiers

Congenital conditions of cervical spine

Disc herniation

Cervical radiculopathy

Myelopathy

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Maitland mobilization

    Other intervention

    Maitland mobilization will consist of passive oscillatory mobilization techniques applied to the symptomatic cervical segments. Mobilization grades I-IV will be selected according to the participant's pain severity, irritability, and limitation of cervical movement. Each mobilization will be performed for 30-60 seconds and repeated for 2-3 sets per affected segment, with the aim of reducing pain and improving cervical joint mobility and range of motion.

  • Kaltenborn

    Other intervention

    Kaltenborn mobilization will consist of sustained passive joint mobilization techniques applied to hypomobile cervical segments. Grades I-III mobilizations will be selected according to the participant's pain level, joint mobility, and clinical findings. Each mobilization will be performed for 2-3 sets per affected cervical segment, with the aim of reducing pain, improving joint play, and increasing cervical range of motion.

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Maitland mobilizationExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Kaltenborn MobilizationActive comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

The \*\*Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)\*\* is an 11-point scale used to assess pain intensity, ranging from \*\*0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain)\*\*. Participants will be asked to rate their current neck/headache pain by selecting the number that best represents their pain intensity.

Time frame
baseline and after 8 weeks
2

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

The \*\*Neck Disability Index (NDI)\*\* is a standardized questionnaire used to assess neck pain-related disability and its impact on daily activities. It consists of \*\*10 items\*\*, with higher scores indicating greater levels of disability.

Time frame
baseline and after 8 weeks
3

Inclinometer to asses ROM

An \*\*inclinometer\*\* is a reliable measuring device used to assess cervical spine range of motion (ROM). It measures cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation in degrees, allowing objective evaluation of changes in cervical mobility before and after treatment.

Time frame
baseline and after 8 weeks
4

Headache Disability Index (HDI)

The \*\*Headache Disability Index (HDI)\*\* is a standardized questionnaire used to assess the impact of headache on a participant's daily activities and emotional well-being. It evaluates functional and emotional limitations associated with headache, with higher scores indicating greater headache-related disability.

Time frame
baseline and after 8 weeks

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Ibadat International University, Islamabad

Lead sponsor

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