Laser Acupuncture for Teens with Tension Headaches
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if laser acupuncture (a painless, non-needle treatment using light) can help reduce tension headaches in teenage girls. It is for those aged 15-18 with mild-to-moderate pressing headaches, without nausea or vomiting.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 15 to 18 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 25.
- You have been diagnosed with tension-type headache (pressing or tightening feeling on both sides of the head, mild to moderate).
- You have not had any headache treatment in the last 2 weeks.
- You do not have nausea or vomiting with your headaches.
- You have not had a head injury or physical therapy for headaches in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can safely reduce neck and shoulder pain in breastfeeding women. If you are a new mom with ongoing pain in these areas, this study might offer a drug-free option.
This study tests if high-power laser treatment on the upper neck muscles can reduce headache pain and improve quality of life in people with cervicogenic headaches (headaches that start from the neck).
This trial compares two types of hands-on therapy for tension headaches: a gentle stretch under the skull and a tool-assisted muscle release. It aims to find which works better for reducing headache pain.
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can help migraines by checking two substances in your blood (MMP2 and CGRP). You may be able to join if you have migraines and are not pregnant.
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can help people whose chronic migraine medications aren't working well. It's a non-invasive treatment that uses low-level laser light on specific points on the body.
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.
Hear when a new Tension Headache trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.