The Effects of Connective Tissue Massage and Lifestyle Modifications in Adolescents Tension Type Headache
NCT ID: NCT02549300
Last Updated: 2015-09-15
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2015-04-30
2016-07-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Control Group
15 patients will be included in control group. Control group will just receive advices about life style modifications, such as teaching good postural habits, using right glasses, not smoking, regular and quality sleep habits.
No interventions assigned to this group
Study Group
15 patients will be included in study group. Study group will be treated with connective tissue massage in addition to life style modifications (such as teaching good postural habits, using right glasses, not smoking, regular and quality sleep habits.). Connective tissue massage will be applied 5 times a week, totally 20 sessions in a month. Each session lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. Connective tissue massage will be applied on basic part, lower thoracic, scapular, inter scapular and neck regions.
Connective tissue massage
It is a manual reflex therapy in that it is applied with the therapist's hands which are in contact with the patient's skin. The assessment of the patient and the clinical decision-making that directs treatment is based on a theoretical model that assumes a reflex effect on the autonomic nervous system which is induced by manipulating the fascial layers within and beneath the skin.
Interventions
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Connective tissue massage
It is a manual reflex therapy in that it is applied with the therapist's hands which are in contact with the patient's skin. The assessment of the patient and the clinical decision-making that directs treatment is based on a theoretical model that assumes a reflex effect on the autonomic nervous system which is induced by manipulating the fascial layers within and beneath the skin.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Prognosed with tension type headache according to 'The International Classification of Headache Disorders-III' criteria
* Suffering from tension type headache for at least 6 months
* Pain severity must be between 4-7 on visual analog scale
Exclusion Criteria
* Any kind of cancer history
* History of head trauma
* Any kind of neurological disorder
* Receiving physiotherapy in last 6 months
* Unwillingness to participate in the study
10 Years
19 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Hacettepe University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Emine BARAN
Research Assistant Emine Baran
Principal Investigators
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Türkan Akbayrak, Prof.Dr.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Hacettepe University
Locations
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Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Samanpazarı, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Oksanen A, Metsahonkala L, Viander S, Jappila E, Aromaa M, Anttila P, Salminen J, Sillanpaa M. Strength and mobility of the neck-shoulder region in adolescent headache. Physiother Theory Pract. 2006 Sep;22(4):163-74. doi: 10.1080/09593980600822800.
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Other Identifiers
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HU
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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