Physical therapy and meditation for tension-type headaches
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a combination of physical therapy exercises and a mobile app that guides meditation to see if it helps reduce tension-type headaches in adults. If you have frequent or chronic tension headaches, this might be a helpful non-drug approach.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with frequent or chronic tension-type headaches (head pain that is not a migraine).
- You can read, understand, and speak Spanish well enough to follow instructions and fill out questionnaires.
- You do not have other types of headaches (like migraine or cluster headaches).
- You have not had recent physical therapy or injections in your neck or head area (in the last 6 months).
- You have not been regularly practicing meditation or mindfulness in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have conditions like fibromyalgia, heart devices, or severe mental health issues.
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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