The Effects of Physiotherapy in Migraine
The Effects of Physiotherapy Applications in Individuals With Migraine
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interventional
50
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a physiotherapy program including cervical muscle training and transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation on pain, functional status, quality of life, psychological status, and sleep quality in individuals with migraine.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Aug 2026
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 13, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 18, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
August 1, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 1, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 1, 2027
June 18, 2026
June 1, 2026
1 year
June 13, 2026
June 13, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Pain Assessment
Individuals' pain parameters will be assessed using a pain diary.
Baseline, 8th week (after treatment)
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Assessment of Functional Status
Baseline, 8th week (after treatment)
Quality of Life Assessment
Baseline, 8th week (after treatment)
Assessment of Psychological State
Baseline, 8th week (after treatment)
Sleep Quality Assessment
Baseline, 8th week (after treatment)
Study Arms (2)
Control Group
NO INTERVENTIONThe control group will receive no intervention and will continue with their routine treatment.
Treatment Group
EXPERIMENTALIn addition to routine treatments, a physiotherapy program including taVSS and cervical muscle exercises will be implemented.
Interventions
A physiotherapy program including taVSS and cervical muscle exercises
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Being between 18 and 55 years of age
- Being diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders 3 (ICHD-3) criteria
You may not qualify if:
- Diagnosis of other primary and/or secondary headaches in addition to migraine,
- Coexisting neurological and/or rheumatological diseases,
- Severe psychiatric disorders (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, etc.),
- Pregnancy or lactation,
- Malignancy,
- Known arrhythmia or presence of any implanted electronic device,
- Presence of sensory loss in the application area,
- Having received physiotherapy or any other treatment in the head/neck region within the last 12 months,
- History of head/neck trauma or surgery within the last 12 months.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Gazi Mustafa Kemal Occupational and Environmental Diseases Hospital
Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Specialist Physiotherapist and PhD Candidate
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 13, 2026
First Posted
June 18, 2026
Study Start
August 1, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
August 1, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
August 1, 2027
Last Updated
June 18, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-06