Spinal Manipulation for Treatment of Chronic Headaches

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Headache Disorders

In brief

This study will determine the effectiveness of spinal manipulation in reducing pain in people with chronic headaches accompanied by neck pain. This study will also determine the number of spinal manipulation treatments necessary for optimal pain relief.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00246350

Run by

University of Western States

People needed

80

Starts

2004-09-01

Expected to finish

2007-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2010-11-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• History of cervicogenic headaches

You may not qualify if…

• Contraindications to spinal manipulation or massage
• Use of chiropractic or therapeutic massage care prior to study entry
• Use of any prophylactic prescription medication
• Involved in any type of lawsuit prior to study entry
• Headaches with several different causes

Where it is running

• Western States Chiropractic College — Portland, Oregon, United States

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