NCT05500378

Brief Summary

This study explores with the use of MSK Ultrasound imaging if the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major can be contracted with specific exercises.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
5

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2022

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2022

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 10, 2022

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 15, 2022

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

August 7, 2025

Status Verified

August 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

August 10, 2022

Last Update Submit

August 4, 2025

Conditions

Cervicogenic Headache

Keywords

Cervicogenic headacheMSK UltrasoundObliquus capitis minorRectus capitis majorExercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • MSK US image

    Assessment of change in width and length of target muscles

    The change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement

Study Arms (1)

neck extension group

OTHER

Neck extension group

Other: Head extension and rotation movement

Interventions

Head extension and rotation movementOTHER

Active exercise of the head

neck extension group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • No history of surgery, No current neck pain, Being able to move the neck actively, being able to read English, between ages 18-65

You may not qualify if:

  • Neck pain, History of surgery, unable to move the head into extension, outside age requirements, unable to read English

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida, 33965, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Post-Traumatic HeadacheMotor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Headache Disorders, SecondaryHeadache DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesBehavior

Study Officials

  • Rob Sillevis, phD

    Florida Gulf Coast University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: One group design
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 10, 2022

First Posted

August 15, 2022

Study Start

July 1, 2022

Primary Completion

July 1, 2025

Study Completion

July 1, 2025

Last Updated

August 7, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

US(1)