Laser therapy for headache from neck problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if different types of low-level laser light can help reduce headaches caused by neck issues. It is a non-invasive treatment option for people whose headaches have lasted at least three months.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a headache that starts from your neck (cervicogenic headache).
- Your headaches have been happening for at least 3 months.
- You have never had low-level laser therapy before.
- You do not have other types of headache (like migraine or tension headache).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have a history of skin sensitivity to light.
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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