Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Tension Headache in Post-Pubertal Females

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Conditions studied: Tension Headache

In brief

This study will be carried out to evaluate the effect of laser acupuncture on tension headache in post-pubertal females.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07417644

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

60

Starts

2026-02-20

Expected to finish

2026-05-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-18

Who can join

Age: 15 and older, up to 18. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Their age will be ranged from 15 to 18 years.
• Their body mass index (BMI) will be ranged from 20-25 Kg/m2.
• All participants will be diagnosed with tension type headache for which they haven't receive any treatment in the previous two weeks.
• Pain quality is typically pressing or tightening of mild to moderate intensity, bilateral in location and not worsening during routine physical activity.
• Absence of nausea and vomiting.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with other causes of headache.
• Patients who have pulsating headaches, neurological deficits or metabolic disorders.
• Contraindications to treatment (other simultaneous treatment, localized skin infection, fear).
• Previous head trauma.
• Previous physical therapy treatment for tension type headache during the last 6 months.

Where it is running

• Secondary schools — Cairo, Egypt

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