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Effect of Manual Therapy on Migraine in Postmenopausal Women
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of manual therapy on migraine in postmenopausal women.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
50 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-08-20
Completion Date
2026-03-10
Last Updated
2025-08-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
For mild and moderate migraines e.g Ibuprofen and aspirin. * Aspirin: Peroral (PO) tablet with standard dosages of 325 mg, 500 mg, and 400 mg effervescent; treatment dosage of up to 1000 mg * Ibuprofen: PO tablet with standard dosages of 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg; treatment dosage of 200 to 800 mg
Manual therapy techniques
Cranial manipulative osteopathy: Tension release of cranial sutures is applied while the patient in supine lying position, a pressure of 200g to3kg is applied with both thumbs for 30-40 sec or till release occurs. it includes: 1. Coronal suture The head is directed to one side and the pressure is applied with both thumbs directed parallel to each otheralong the coronal suture. 2. Sagital suture distraction The head is in the central position and the pressure is applied with both thumbs directed parallel to each other along the sagittal suture. 3. Squamous suture distraction The head is directed to one side and the pressure is applied with both thumbs parallel along the squamous suture. 4. Lamboidal suture distraction: The head is directed to one side and the thumbs directed parallel to each other along the lamboidal suture. 5. Occipitomastoid suture distraction The head is directed to one side and both thumbs directed parallel to each other along occipitomastoid suture.
Locations (1)
Marwa Mohamed Mohamed Yassen
Cairo, Egypt