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Specific Exercise Program for Cervicogenic Headache

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Led By Rob Sillevis, phD

Research Sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

No history of surgery

No current neck pain

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up the change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement

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Study Summary

This trial looks at whether two neck muscles can be trained to get stronger using ultrasound imaging and specific exercises.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 18-65 with cervicogenic or post-traumatic headaches who can read English and actively move their neck without current pain. Those with a history of neck surgery, inability to read English, existing neck pain, or restricted head movement cannot participate.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if specific exercises involving head extension and rotation can contract certain neck muscles in people with cervicogenic headache. The muscle activity will be monitored using MSK Ultrasound imaging during the exercise program.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves physical exercises, participants may experience temporary discomfort or muscle soreness in the neck area as they perform the movements prescribed by the exercise program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have never had surgery.

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I do not have neck pain.

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I can move my neck freely without assistance.

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ the change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~the change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and the change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

MSK US image

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: neck extension groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Neck extension group

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Florida Gulf Coast UniversityLead Sponsor

12 Previous Clinical Trials

608 Total Patients Enrolled

Rob Sillevis, phDPrincipal InvestigatorFlorida Gulf Coast University

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does the protocol for this experiment allow adults or is it limited to people under 20 years of age?

"Based on the parameters outlined in this trial's inclusion criteria, only individuals aged 18 - 65 may apply to participate."

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Are any spots available for enrollment in this experiment?

"Indeed, the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this medical study is actively recruiting participants. It was first published on July 1st 2022 and recently updated on September 21st 2023. Specifically, 40 patients are needed from one location for enrolment in the trial."

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What is the size of the cohort involved in this research project?

"Indeed, the online clinicaltrials.gov database indicates that this experiment is actively seeking volunteers; it was initially posted on July 1st 2022 and last updated on September 21st 2023. They are currently looking for 40 individuals from a single site."

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Can I become an active participant in this medical experiment?

"This clinical trial is searching for 40 willing subjects, aged 18-65 that suffer from cervicogenic headache. Moreover, participants must be ineligible to have undergone surgery related to their condition, and not currently experience neck pain; they should also demonstrate the capacity to actively move their necks as well as possess a basic reading comprehension of English."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Effects of a Specific Exercise Program on Subjects With Cervicogenic Headache

Dr. Rob Sillevis, 2022. "The Effects of a Specific Exercise Program on Subjects With Cervicogenic Headache". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05500378.

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