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Physical Profile of Cervicogenic Headache: Comparison With Neck Pain and Healthy Controls

Cervicogenic Headache · Chronic Neck Pain

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Tipo de estudio: Observacional
Fase: No aplica / no indicada
Rango de edad: 25 años - 60 años
Sexo admitido: Todos los sexos
Voluntarios sanos: Aceptados
Participantes: 135 Estimado

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Acerca de la investigación

The goal of this observational study is to compare physical findings across three adult groups. Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a headache linked to a problem in the neck. Neck pain may affect posture, muscle function, grip strength, and sensitivity to pressure. Researchers do not know whether CGH has a distinct pattern of these findings.

The main questions are:

Do posture, grip strength, muscle stiffness, elasticity, and pressure sensitivity differ among the groups?
Are any differences more closely associated with CGH than with neck pain?

Researchers will compare adults ages 25 through 60. One group will include people with CGH lasting at least three months. Another group will include people with neck pain lasting at least six months. People in the neck pain group will have no headaches. Healthy participants will have no neck pain or headaches.

Researchers will not provide treatment or change participants' usual care. Each participant will complete one study visit lasting about 15 minutes. Participants will:

Answer short questions about their health and pain
Stand while researchers measure their head and neck posture
Squeeze a device that measures grip strength
Complete brief tests of neck muscle stiffness and elasticity
Tell researchers when applied pressure first becomes painful

Researchers will compare results across the three groups. The findings may guide future CGH assessment and treatment research.

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Inclusion Criteria:
Aged 25 to 60 years
Able to provide written informed consent
Meeting the criteria for one of the following groups:
Cervicogenic headache: physician diagnosis according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition, with symptoms lasting at least 3 months
Chronic nonspecific neck pain: neck pain lasting at least 6 months without headache
Healthy control: no neck pain or headache

Exclusion Criteria:

Receipt of physiotherapy for headache or neck pain during the previous 6 months
Diagnosis of a headache disorder other than cervicogenic headache, including migraine or tension-type headache, or a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia
History of cervical spine surgery or significant cervical trauma
Current or previous diagnosis of a tumor or cancer
Serious cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hematological, metabolic, neurological, or psychiatric disorder
Rheumatoid arthritis
Congenital cervical abnormality
Cervical spondylolisthesis or cervical instability
Active infection
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Dizziness or visual disturbance accompanying headache
Any clinical red flag suggesting serious cervical pathology
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Upper-extremity injury, surgery, or another condition affecting handgrip strength
Serious musculoskeletal disorder affecting cervical posture or muscle measurements
Inability to complete the questionnaire-based or instrument-based assessments

Población del estudio

The study population consists of adults aged 25-60 years recruited at the study site in Istanbul, Türkiye. Participants are classified into three groups according to predefined clinical criteria. The cervicogenic headache group includes individuals diagnosed by a physician according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition. The chronic nonspecific neck pain group includes individuals with neck pain lasting at least 6 months and no headache. The healthy control group includes individuals without neck pain or headache. Participants receive no study intervention and complete one questionnaire-based and instrument-based assessment session.

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Asignación: No informado
Enmascaramiento: No informado

Cervicogenic Headache Group

Adults aged 25-60 years with cervicogenic headache diagnosed by a physician according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (ICHD-3), and symptoms lasting at least 3 months. Participants undergo one questionnaire-based and instrument-based assessment session. No intervention is assigned.

Chronic Nonspescific Neck Pain Group

Adults aged 25-60 years with chronic nonspecific neck pain lasting at least 6 months and no headache. Participants undergo one questionnaire-based and instrument-based assessment session. No intervention is assigned.

Healthy Control Group

Adults aged 25-60 years with no neck pain or headaches. Participants undergo one questionnaire-based and instrument-based assessment session. No intervention is assigned.

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