Comparing two hands-on treatments for tension headaches
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests two hands-on treatments for chronic tension-type headache—Mulligan Mobilizations and Active Release Technique—to see which works better for relieving headache pain and disability. It is designed for people aged 18–35 who have not tried these treatments before.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with chronic tension-type headache (headaches on 15+ days per month for at least 3 months).
- Your headache disability score is 10 or higher and your pain level is 3 or higher (on a 0–10 scale).
- You have not had either of the two treatments (Mulligan Mobilizations or Active Release Technique) for headaches before.
- You do not have other types of headaches, take headache medications, or have serious health conditions that would interfere.
- You have no recent head/neck injury, surgery, or history of psychiatric disorders.
Quick eligibility check
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