Clinical trials
Tension-Type Headache clinical trials
Below are recruiting tension-type headache clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 13 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07779486Recruiting
Intravenous magnesium for acute headache pain relief
This study compares two doses of intravenous (IV) magnesium to see which is more effective at relieving acute headache pain in the emergency department. It aims to provide a fast and effective treatment option for migraine, tension-type, or cluster headaches.
MonastirAges 18 years+ - NCT05229224Recruiting
Study of a new device for frequent tension headaches
This pilot study tests a device approach (“Osteo-Fluidic-Sensitive”) for people who get frequent episodic tension-type headaches. It aims to see whether the device is safe and can reduce headache burden for the right kind of headache pattern.
PoitiersAges 18–75 - NCT04609709Recruiting
Physical therapy plus electrical dry needling for tension headaches
This trial tests whether specific physical therapy treatments—exercise, manual soft-tissue work, mobilization, and electrical dry needling/TENS—can reduce tension-type headaches. It may help if your headaches happen often and fit the trial’s “frequent” or “chronic” pattern.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 18–65 - NCT04939922Recruiting
Headache and dizziness registry for people with headache disorders
This study is a registry, meaning it collects information over time about people with headaches (including migraine, tension-type, and some dizziness-related headaches). It may help researchers better understand these conditions and plan future studies.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 4–99 - NCT05418218Recruiting
International headache registry for people with headache diagnoses
This study collects information from people who have headaches to better understand different headache types. You may help researchers by keeping headache records and allowing follow-up over time.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 4–99 - NCT05689944Recruiting
Dance therapy for teens with chronic pain
This trial studies whether dance therapy can help reduce chronic pain in teens when usual pain treatments haven’t worked well. It may be helpful if you’re followed in a pain clinic and are able to participate in movement-based sessions.
BronAges 12–20 - NCT05334927Recruiting
Headache disorder registry for teens and adults with primary headaches
This study is a headache disorder registry that enrolls people with common, “primary” headache types such as migraine or tension headache, including some with medication-overuse headaches. It collects information to better understand these conditions and who they affect.
Anqing, AnhuiAges 12 years+ - NCT06745648Recruiting
Head massage in a head-down position for headache relief
This trial tests a simple, non-drug technique (carotid sinus massage while lying with your head lower than your body) to see if it can relieve headaches. If you have a migraine, tension headache, or mixed headache that started in the last day, you may be able to join.
Trenque Lauquen, Buenos AiresAges 16 years+ - NCT06921109Recruiting
Virtual reality for headache relief in kids
This study tests if using virtual reality to learn relaxation techniques can help reduce headaches in children and teens who have migraines or frequent tension headaches.
Sart Tilman, LiegeAges 8–15 - NCT07477483Recruiting
Manual therapy for tension headaches in menopausal women
This study tests if manual therapy (gentle hands-on techniques) can help reduce tension-type headaches in women going through menopause or premenopause. It involves tracking your headache symptoms and receiving treatment over several sessions.
Konya, KonyaAges 45–65 - NCT07514208Enrolling by invitation
Headache Sensitivity and Pain Testing Study
This study examines how sensitive the skin and tissues around the head are in people with migraines or tension headaches. Researchers will perform gentle touch and pressure tests to understand pain patterns, which may help improve headache treatment in the future.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06859463Enrolling by invitation
Muscle function and tenderness in headache patients
This study looks at how your neck and shoulder muscles work and feel tender if you have frequent headaches (at least 10 days per month). The researchers want to see if there are differences in muscle function and tenderness between people with migraine, tension-type headache, or posttraumatic headache.
Copenhagen, Region HAges 18–65 - NCT06277063Recruiting
Nerve-stimulation device for headache in children and young adults
This trial tests if a gentle nerve-stimulating device worn on the neck (called nVNS) can prevent and treat common headaches like migraine, cluster, and tension-type headaches in children and young adults. If you often get headaches and want a drug-free option, this might help.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 7–20
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tension-type headache?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 13 recruiting tension-type headache studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a tension-type headache trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a tension-type headache trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.