Effects of Jones Technique and Cross Friction Massage on Cervicogenic Headache.

NCT ID: NCT06452641

Last Updated: 2024-06-11

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-06-30

Study Completion Date

2024-09-30

Brief Summary

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Cervicogenic headache is a very incessant issue that is often faced by the general population. Cervicogenic headache is a significant issue in patients with upper cervical dysfunction. However, its physical therapy management is a subject of debate. As the Comparative effects of Jones technique and cross-friction massage have never been investigated in patients with cervicogenic headache and neck pain, this study aims to investigate the effects of these treatments on two study groups (Group A\&B) respectively.

Detailed Description

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This study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in Al-Khidmat Foundation Sahiwal. The study will be completed within the time duration of six months. A nonprobability convenience sampling technique will be used to collect the data. The sample size of 30 patients will be taken in this study, aged 20-to 50 years, will be allocated to two groups, Group A (Jones technique) and Group B (cross friction massage). Strain counter strain technique also known as the Jones technique will be performed with the patient laid supine on the treatment table, taking them to a position of comfort by extending, side-bending, and rotating the head away (ESARA) from the TP until the TP pain has reduced. Continues to monitor, maintaining the patient's position for 90 seconds. After 90 seconds have elapsed, the patient's head should be slowly and passively returned to a neutral position with 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks.

Group B will get cross friction massage for 15-20 minutes. Participants will be treated 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Pre and Post-treatment readings will be taken in 1st session and 6th week respectively. Assessment will be done via a 6-item Headache Impact scale and neck disability index. The Neck Disability Index will be used to examine neck pain intensity and cervicogenic headache symptoms. The 6-item Headache Impact Test scale will be used to examine headache severity and its adverse effects on social life and functions. A goniometer will be used to assess the rotation range of motion.

Conditions

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Cervicogenic Headache

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Jones technique

Strain counter strain (Jones technique) will be applied to this group

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Jones technique

Intervention Type OTHER

Strain counter strain technique also known as Jones technique will be performed with the patient lay supine on the treatment table, taking them to a position-of-comfort by extending, side-bending, and rotating the head away (ESARA) from the TP until the TP pain has reduced. Continues to monitor, maintaining the patient's position for 90 seconds. After 90 seconds has elapsed, the patient's head should be slowly and passively returned to a neutral position with 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks. In essence, the TP should be relieved by placing the patient in a position of comfort, holding this position for 90 seconds, and slowly returning the patient to a neutral position.

Cross-friction massage

Cross-friction massage will be applied to this group.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cross-friction massage

Intervention Type OTHER

Group B will get cross friction massage for 15-20 mins. Participants will be treated 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Pre and Post-treatment readings will be taken in 1st session and 6th week respectively.

Interventions

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Jones technique

Strain counter strain technique also known as Jones technique will be performed with the patient lay supine on the treatment table, taking them to a position-of-comfort by extending, side-bending, and rotating the head away (ESARA) from the TP until the TP pain has reduced. Continues to monitor, maintaining the patient's position for 90 seconds. After 90 seconds has elapsed, the patient's head should be slowly and passively returned to a neutral position with 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks. In essence, the TP should be relieved by placing the patient in a position of comfort, holding this position for 90 seconds, and slowly returning the patient to a neutral position.

Intervention Type OTHER

Cross-friction massage

Group B will get cross friction massage for 15-20 mins. Participants will be treated 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Pre and Post-treatment readings will be taken in 1st session and 6th week respectively.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Headache with neck stiffness and/or pain.
* Headache for the past 3 months at least once per week
* Aged 20-40 years
* Chronic neck pain for more than 3 months
* Baseline NDI score of at least 20% (10 points).
* Forward head posture

Exclusion Criteria

* Headache with neck stiffness and/or pain.
* Headache for the past 3 months at least once per week
* Aged 20-40 years
* Chronic neck pain for more than 3 months
* Baseline NDI score of at least 20% (10 points).
* Forward head posture
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Dr Hajra

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

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Al-Khidmat foundation Sahiwal.

Sahiwal, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Imran Amjad, PhD

Role: CONTACT

03324390125

Imran Amjad, PhD

Role: CONTACT

051-5481826

Facility Contacts

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Hajra Anwer

Role: primary

+92 334 7052438

References

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Mohamed AA, Shendy WS, Semary M, Mourad HS, Battecha KH, Soliman ES, Sayed SHE, Mohamed GI. Combined use of cervical headache snag and cervical snag half rotation techniques in the treatment of cervicogenic headache. J Phys Ther Sci. 2019 Apr;31(4):376-381. doi: 10.1589/jpts.31.376. Epub 2019 Apr 1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31037013 (View on PubMed)

Yang DJ, Kang DH. Comparison of muscular fatigue and tone of neck according to craniocervical flexion exercise and suboccipital relaxation in cervicogenic headache patients. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 May;29(5):869-873. doi: 10.1589/jpts.29.869. Epub 2017 May 16.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28603362 (View on PubMed)

Watson DH, Trott PH. Cervical headache: an investigation of natural head posture and upper cervical flexor muscle performance. Cephalalgia. 1993 Aug;13(4):272-84; discussion 232. doi: 10.1046/j.1468-2982.1993.1304272.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 8374943 (View on PubMed)

Putra IPM, Nugraha MHS, Tianing NWJPTJoI. Combined Deep Transverse Friction and Muscle Energy Technique on Mechanical Neck Pain: Article Review. 2020;1(1):17-22.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Khan ZK, Ahmed SI, Baig AAM, Farooqui WA. Effect of post-isometric relaxation versus myofascial release therapy on pain, functional disability, rom and qol in the management of non-specific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Jun 13;23(1):567. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05516-1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35698187 (View on PubMed)

Yasin M, Gondal MJI, Qamar MM, Basharat A, Rasul A, Ahmed WJMJoDDPU. Effects of deep friction massage and static stretching in non-specific neck pain. 2019;12(4):331-4.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Kong YS, Kim YM, Shim JM. The effect of modified cervical exercise on smartphone users with forward head posture. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Feb;29(2):328-331. doi: 10.1589/jpts.29.328. Epub 2017 Feb 24.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28265167 (View on PubMed)

Ylinen J, Nikander R, Nykanen M, Kautiainen H, Hakkinen A. Effect of neck exercises on cervicogenic headache: a randomized controlled trial. J Rehabil Med. 2010 Apr;42(4):344-9. doi: 10.2340/16501977-0527.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20461336 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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REC/ RCR & AHS/23/01108

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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