The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Training in Individuals With Migraine

NCT06991504 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: BEUN-MIGREN
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Studies examining stabilization training and cervical muscle endurance generally focused on headache as the main topic and did not focus on migraine. Studies examining the effects of vestibular training focused on the effects on vestibular migraine and did not address migraine holistically. Although the effects of vestibular rehabilitation and cervical stabilisation training on balance, cervical muscle endurance and joint position error in individuals with migraine have been examined separately, no study has been found in which all these topics were combined. Based on these reasons, this study aims to investigate the effects of two trainings on cervical muscle strength, normal range of motion, anterior tilt, joint position error, deep muscle endurance and balance in individuals with migraine.

Conditions

Migraine

Keywords

migraine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Craniovertebral Angle

  Craniovertebral Angle measuremnt

  up to 4 weeks

• Tragus- Wall Distance

  Tragus- Wall Distance is is used to measure cervical anterior tilt.

  up to 4 weeks

• Cervical Range of Motion Measurement (C-ROM)

  Cervical Range of Motion Measurement (C-ROM) is used to measure range of motion.

  up to 4 weeks

• Craniocervical Flexion Test

  Craniocervical Flexion Test measures the endurance of the deep cervical flexor muscles.

  up to 4 weeks

• Cervical Joint Position Sensation Assessment

  The Cervical Joint Position Sensation Assessment is an easy standardized measurement and provides a sensory assessment.

  up to 4 weeks

• Mini Balance Assessment Systems Test

  The Mini Balance Assessment Systems Test is an easy-to-administer and reliable balance assessment.

  up to 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Visual Analogue Scale - VAS

  up to 4 weeks

• Pain Catastrophization Scale

  up to 4 weeks

• Migraine-related disability assessment scale

  up to 4 weeks

• Neck Disability Questionnaire

  up to 4 weeks

• Beck depression questionnaire

  up to 4 weeks

Study Arms (3)

STABILIZATION GROUP

EXPERIMENTAL

Group receiving cervical stabilization exercise

Behavioral: Cervical Stabilization Exercises

Vestıbular rehabilitation

EXPERIMENTAL

Group receiving vestibular rehabilitation

Behavioral: vestibular exercises

Control Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Group receiving classical neck exercise

Behavioral: Classic cervical/ neck exercises

Interventions

Cervical Stabilization Exercises BEHAVIORAL

The main goal of this training is to increase the strength and endurance of the deep cervical flexor and extensor muscles.

STABILIZATION GROUP

vestibular exercises BEHAVIORAL

Vestibular exercises are a training used in individuals with migraine to ensure balance and coordination.

Vestıbular rehabilitation

Classic cervical/ neck exercises BEHAVIORAL

Classic cervical neck exercises including stretching and strengthening

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being over 18 years old
• Being diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Headache Society Criteria
• Complaining of headache at least once a week or more in the last year

You may not qualify if:

• History of other diseases or operations in the cervical region
• Having any neurological or orthopedic disease
• Passing a serious head and/or neck trauma
• Participating in a physiotherapy program for head and neck pain in the last 12 months
• Having a visual impairment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Merkez, Zonguldak Province, 03000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Migraine Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Headache Disorders, Primary; Headache Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Study Officials

• Arzucan Toksal Uçar, PT. PhD:

  Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Gizem Alarçin, PT.

  Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Esra Acıman Demirel, MD

  Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 12, 2025
• First Posted: May 28, 2025
• Study Start: February 3, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 3, 2025
• Study Completion: May 15, 2025
• Last Updated: May 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Locations

TU (1)