An observational study in Cervicogenic Headache, sponsored by Faith Regional Health Services. Status unknown at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 19 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-01-28.
Sponsored by Faith Regional Health Services · Observational
The goal of this study is to examine the effectiveness the Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) approach for the management patients with neck related headache that are referred to a hospital based out-patient physical therapy clinic.
Background: Headache conditions are among the most common complaints causing people to seek medical care. An estimated 14 billion dollars are spent annually on treating headaches. Neck related headache is characterized by pain which comes from the cervical spine (neck) and could be referred to the head and/or face. CGH is frequently managed clinically utilizing an MDT approach however to date there is limited research available examining the effectiveness of this intervention type in a population with CGH.
Objective: The goal of this case-series is to examine the effectiveness the Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) approach for the management patients with cervicogenic headache referred to a hospital based out-patient physical therapy clinic.
Design: Prospective consecutive case series.
Background: Headache conditions are among the most common complaints causing people to seek medical care. An estimated 14 billion dollars are spent annually on treating headaches. Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is described as a secondary type of headache characterized by pain which emanates from the cervical spine and is potentially referred to one or more regions of the head and/or face. CGH is frequently managed clinically utilizing an MDT approach however to date there is limited research available examining the effectiveness of this intervention type in a population with CGH.
Study Selection Criteria: Convenience sampling will be utilized. Subjects diagnosed with CGH and meeting inclusion criteria will be recruited from a population of patients referred by their physician to a hospital based out-patient physical therapy clinic for treatment.
Procedures: Subjects meeting inclusion criteria will be evaluated, classified, and receive interventions based on the MDT approach. Outcome measures utilized will include the Neck Disability Index (NDI), Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NRS), and Headache Disability Index (HDI) will be completed at baseline, visit 5, and visit 10 or discharge, whichever comes first.
Data Management: Descriptive statistics will be used to describe sample characteristics. A repeated measures ANOVA will be utilized to identify changes in group means.
Key Words: Cervicogenic Headache, Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment.
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This study's planned enrollment of 20 is below the median of 90 across 19 observational studies indexed under Post-Traumatic Headache.
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A sample of 15-20 subjects is expected. Subjects referred to physical therapy by their physician and meeting the inclusion criteria will be recruited for participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
Therapeutic exercise and manual physical therapy based on the individual response to end range repeated movements.
Also known as: Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment
Change from Baseline in Neck Disability Index (NDI) Scores to Discharge
The NDI measures the patient perceived level of function related to neck pain. The NDI is a 10 item questionnaire scored from 0-50 with higher scores indicating greater levels of disability.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Change from Baseline in Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Scores to discharge
The NPRS is an 11 item numeric scale that provides a patient rating of neck pain and headache symptoms. The scales corelates with a score of 0 indicating "no pain" and 10 indicating the "worst pain imaginable".
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Change from Baseline in Headache Disability Index (HDI) Scores to Discharge
The HDI measures the patient perceived level of pain and disability related to headache symptoms. The HDI is a 25 item questionnaire scored from 0-100 with a higher score indicating a greater level of disability related to the patient headache symptoms.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Plan to share: Undecided — If data is shared it would be deidentified data reported in aggregate format only.
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