Dry needling vs dry cupping for cervicogenic headache
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial compares two non-drug treatments for headaches that start in the neck. It tests whether dry needling or dry cupping can reduce pain and improve neck movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 45 years old.
- You have a headache at least once a week for more than 2 months.
- You also have pain in the neck, shoulder, or arm on one side.
- Your headache gets worse when you move your neck or press on certain spots at the back of your head or neck.
- Your neck movement is limited (a test confirms this).
- You have not had any physical therapy for your neck or shoulders in the last 3 months.
- You do not have nerve problems from the neck, previous neck or shoulder surgery or injury, or certain other health conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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