"Effectiveness of Kaltenborn Mobilization Techniques Versus Maitland Mobilization on Management of Cervicogenic Headache
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Brief Summary
EFFECTIVENESS OF KALTENBORN MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES VERSUS MAITLAND MOBILIZATION ON MANAGEMENT OF CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Mar 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 20, 2026
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 9, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 15, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 28, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 30, 2026
CompletedSeptember 21, 2026
September 1, 2026
6 months
September 9, 2026
September 16, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
The \*\*Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)\*\* is an 11-point scale used to assess pain intensity, ranging from \*\*0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain)\*\*. Participants will be asked to rate their current neck/headache pain by selecting the number that best represents their pain intensity.
baseline and after 8 weeks
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
The \*\*Neck Disability Index (NDI)\*\* is a standardized questionnaire used to assess neck pain-related disability and its impact on daily activities. It consists of \*\*10 items\*\*, with higher scores indicating greater levels of disability.
baseline and after 8 weeks
Inclinometer to asses ROM
An \*\*inclinometer\*\* is a reliable measuring device used to assess cervical spine range of motion (ROM). It measures cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation in degrees, allowing objective evaluation of changes in cervical mobility before and after treatment.
baseline and after 8 weeks
Headache Disability Index (HDI)
The \*\*Headache Disability Index (HDI)\*\* is a standardized questionnaire used to assess the impact of headache on a participant's daily activities and emotional well-being. It evaluates functional and emotional limitations associated with headache, with higher scores indicating greater headache-related disability.
baseline and after 8 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Maitland mobilization
EXPERIMENTALMaitland mobilization will consist of passive oscillatory mobilization techniques applied to the symptomatic cervical segments. Mobilization grades I-IV will be selected according to the participant's pain severity, irritability, and limitation of cervical movement. Each mobilization will be performed for 30-60 seconds and repeated for 2-3 sets per affected segment, with the aim of reducing pain and improving cervical joint mobility and range of motion.
Kaltenborn Mobilization
ACTIVE COMPARATORKaltenborn mobilization will consist of sustained passive joint mobilization techniques applied to hypomobile cervical segments. Grades I-III mobilizations will be selected according to the participant's pain level, joint mobility, and clinical findings. Each mobilization will be performed for 2-3 sets per affected cervical segment, with the aim of reducing pain, improving joint play, and increasing cervical range of motion.
Interventions
Maitland mobilization will consist of passive oscillatory mobilization techniques applied to the symptomatic cervical segments. Mobilization grades I-IV will be selected according to the participant's pain severity, irritability, and limitation of cervical movement. Each mobilization will be performed for 30-60 seconds and repeated for 2-3 sets per affected segment, with the aim of reducing pain and improving cervical joint mobility and range of motion.
Kaltenborn mobilization will consist of sustained passive joint mobilization techniques applied to hypomobile cervical segments. Grades I-III mobilizations will be selected according to the participant's pain level, joint mobility, and clinical findings. Each mobilization will be performed for 2-3 sets per affected cervical segment, with the aim of reducing pain, improving joint play, and increasing cervical range of motion.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age: 18-40 yrs
- Gender: male/female
- Unilateral neck pain and stiffness
- Cervicogenic headache confirmed with Cervical Flexion Rotation Test
- Cervical spine ROM\>10°
- Unilateral headache
- Headache triggered on neck extension
You may not qualify if:
- Congenital conditions of cervical spine
- Disc herniation
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Myelopathy
- Cervical fracture/ trauma past 3 months
- Vestibular dysfunction/ VBI
- TMJ dysfunction related headache
- Whiplash injury
- Other types of headache i-e tension type, migraine or cluster type
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Ibadat International University
Islamabad, 47000, Pakistan
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Marium Khalid, Ms-OMPT
Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Masking Details
- Participant will be blinded
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 9, 2026
First Posted
September 15, 2026
Study Start
March 20, 2026
Primary Completion
September 28, 2026
Study Completion
September 30, 2026
Last Updated
September 21, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-09
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share