Therapeutic Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Acupressure Therapy Among Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
NCT ID: NCT07192497
Last Updated: 2025-09-25
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-08-10
2025-07-14
Brief Summary
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This study follows the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) guidelines to ensure methodological transparency and rigor. The trial design includes:
* Randomization: Participants will be randomly assigned into four study groups.
* Blinding: A single-blind approach will be used, where participants are unaware of their group allocation, while the researchers administering the intervention will be aware.
* Follow-up Period: Pre-assessment at baseline, post-intervention assessment, and 2-week follow-up.
* Data Analysis: Standardized assessment tools will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of each intervention.
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Detailed Description
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1. Group A (Dry Needling Therapy - DN)
* 06 sessions over 2 weeks
* Needling sites: Myofascial trigger points in cervical muscles
* Session duration: 20-30 minutes
* Post-treatment: Cryotherapy (5 minutes)
2. Group B (Acupressure Therapy - AT)
* 06 sessions over 2 weeks
* Pressure applied to cervical acupressure points
* Post-treatment: Cryotherapy (10 minutes)
3. Group C (Combined Therapy - DN + AT)
* 06 sessions over 2 weeks
* Both DN and AT applied in sequence
* Post-treatment: Cryotherapy (10-15 minutes)
4. Group D (Control - Hot Pack Therapy)
* 06 sessions over 2 weeks
* 15-minute heat therapy per session
* No active intervention
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
BASIC_SCIENCE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Group A - Dry Needling (n=20)
Dry needling at Myofascial trigger points
DRY NEEDLING
Myofacial trigger point dry needling used to treat taught bands superficial or deep inside of muscles .
Group B- Acupressure (n=20)
Manual pressure applied at cervical and shoulder acupressure points
Acupressure
Acupressure therapy based on traditional Chinese principles
Group C - Dry needling and Acupressure (n=20)
Dry needling and acupressure therapy will be applied in the same session
Dry needling and Acupressure therapy
combination of dry needling and acupressure therapy on cervical trigger points
Control Group D - Hot Pack (n=20)
Passive heat therapy applied to the cervical spine
Hot Pack
Hot fermentation will be applied on cervical pain area
Interventions
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DRY NEEDLING
Myofacial trigger point dry needling used to treat taught bands superficial or deep inside of muscles .
Acupressure
Acupressure therapy based on traditional Chinese principles
Dry needling and Acupressure therapy
combination of dry needling and acupressure therapy on cervical trigger points
Hot Pack
Hot fermentation will be applied on cervical pain area
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
20 Years
50 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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National Health Care Center (NHC) The Doctors Plaza Physical Therapy
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Atif Hussain
Principal investigator
Principal Investigators
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professor Dr. Sateesh babu Natarajan Supervisor, PhD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Lincoln University College Malaysia
Locations
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NHC(Doctors plaza physical therapy and Rehabilitation Centre)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Countries
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References
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507862/
Related Links
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cervicogenic headache
Other Identifiers
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LUC/CPGS/PDFRA/PDA20250530/001
Identifier Type: REGISTRY
Identifier Source: secondary_id
LUC/CPGS/PDFRA/PDA20250530/001
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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