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NCT07774286
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Multi-Segmental Spinal Manual Therapy in Women With Episodic Migraine

Sponsor: Borna Farhoomand

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical effects of multi-segmental spinal manual therapy on pain intensity, central sensitization (CS), and sensorimotor control in women diagnosed with episodic migraine (EM). Participants receive 10 sessions of a comprehensive manual therapy intervention targeting the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions over a 2-week period. Clinical outcomes-including headache pain intensity, sensorimotor dysfunction, headache-related disability, and cutaneous allodynia-are evaluated at baseline, immediately after the 2-week treatment, and at a 1-month follow-up. This study aims to investigate whether addressing multiple spinal segments with manual therapy improves clinical symptoms, spinal motor control, and central pain processing in female individuals with EM.

Official title: Multi-segmental Spinal Manual Therapy for Pain, Central Sensitization, and Sensorimotor Control in Women With Episodic Migraine: A Case Series.

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

18 Years - 30 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

10

Start Date

2026-09-01

Completion Date

2026-12-30

Last Updated

2026-08-24

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Multi-Segmental Spinal Manual Therapy

The intervention protocol will consist of 10 individual sessions delivered over 2 consecutive weeks (5 sessions per week, approximately 30 to 45 minutes per session). The treatment will include two primary components: 1. Multi-segmental Spinal Joint Mobilizations: Passive joint mobilization techniques (specifically Mulligan Concept techniques, such as Mobilization with Movement and Natural Glides) applied to the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions based on baseline physical examination findings. High-velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulations will not be performed. 2. Cervical Soft Tissue Mobilization: Soft tissue mobilization and myofascial techniques targeted specifically to the cervical and suboccipital musculature. All procedures will be administered by a licensed physical therapist in a standardized clinical setting.