Diaphragm Relaxation Techniques, Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for Migraine Patients

NCT ID: NCT07145372

Last Updated: 2025-08-28

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-01-01

Study Completion Date

2024-05-30

Brief Summary

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Migraine is a neurological disease characterized by recurring headaches. It is a significant public health problem of the top reasons for disability throughout the world. This study is planned to compare the effects of relaxation techniques of the diaphragm (midsection), diaphragmatic respiration exercises, and manual therapy applications on the severity and intensity of pain and lquality of life. 42 patients diagnosed with migraine aged between 18 and 60 participated in the study. Patients were divided into 3 groups; diaphragm relaxation group (DG), manual therapy group (MG) and control group (CG). 2 types of evaluation were carried out, one of which was pre-treatment and the other was post-treatment. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Megill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire, Headache Impact Test (HITS), and SF-36 Life Quality Scale were used. How long the attacks of patients before and after the treatment lasted and monthly attack numbers were recorded.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Migraine Migraine Disease Manuel Therapy Diaphragm Relaxation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Manual therapy group

It includes 10 minutes of massage and myofascial release for the trapezius and neck extensors, 10 repetitions of occiput-atlas (C0-C1) joint mobilization, occiput-atlas joint manipulation, mobilization of each segment from C2 to C7 with 10 repetitions each, C2-C7 manipulation, cervicothoracic junction (C7-T1) manipulation, thoracic region (T2-T6) manipulation, and sacroiliac joint manipulation.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Manual therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

It includes 10 minutes of massage and myofascial release for the trapezius and neck extensors, 10 repetitions of occiput-atlas (C0-C1) joint mobilization, occiput-atlas joint manipulation, mobilization of each segment from C2 to C7 with 10 repetitions each, C2-C7 manipulation, cervicothoracic junction (C7-T1) manipulation, thoracic region (T2-T6) manipulation, and sacroiliac joint manipulation.

Diaphragm relaxation group

It includes diaphragm manual release techniques and a diaphragmatic breathing exercise program

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Diaphragmatic relaxation technique

Intervention Type OTHER

It includes diaphragm manual release techniques and a diaphragmatic breathing exercise program

Control group

This group was given a home exercise program consisting of shoulder girdle range of motion (ROM) exercises that do not affect the cervical region.

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Shoulder ROM exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

This group was given a home exercise program consisting of shoulder girdle range of motion (ROM) exercises that do not affect the cervical region.

Interventions

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Manual therapy

It includes 10 minutes of massage and myofascial release for the trapezius and neck extensors, 10 repetitions of occiput-atlas (C0-C1) joint mobilization, occiput-atlas joint manipulation, mobilization of each segment from C2 to C7 with 10 repetitions each, C2-C7 manipulation, cervicothoracic junction (C7-T1) manipulation, thoracic region (T2-T6) manipulation, and sacroiliac joint manipulation.

Intervention Type OTHER

Diaphragmatic relaxation technique

It includes diaphragm manual release techniques and a diaphragmatic breathing exercise program

Intervention Type OTHER

Shoulder ROM exercise

This group was given a home exercise program consisting of shoulder girdle range of motion (ROM) exercises that do not affect the cervical region.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Willingness to participate voluntarily and having signed informed consent
* Aged between 18 and 60 years
* Diagnosed with migraine
* Not receiving migraine prophylactic treatment
* At least primary school graduate

Exclusion Criteria

* Using antidepressant medication
* Experiencing other types of headaches alongside migraine
* Undergoing prophylactic treatment for migraine
* Showing signs of vertebral artery or internal carotid artery involvement
* Having vertigo
* Having decompensated blood pressure
* Participated in a neck physiotherapy program within the last 3 months
* Lacking the mental capacity to complete the HIT-6 scale and illiterate
* Pregnant individuals or those who became pregnant during the study period
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Seda Saka

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Seda Saka

Physiotherapist, PhD

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Halic University

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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EH250

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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