Osteopathic care for tension-type headaches from the neck
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding osteopathic treatment to physical therapy and education about pain helps people with headaches that start in the neck. It aims to reduce pain and improve neck movement.
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Who can take part
- Live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Be 18 years or older
- Have headaches that come from the neck for at least 3 months, happening at least once a week
- Have limited neck turning (less than 44 degrees on a specific test)
- Have headaches triggered when the doctor presses on certain neck areas
- Not be receiving other treatments for your headaches
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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