Clinical Research Directory

Effect of Manuel Therapy on Tension Type Headache in Menopausal and Premenopasual Women

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of manual therapy in women with tension-type headache and to compare treatment outcomes between menopausal and premenopausal women. Hormonal changes occurring during menopause may influence pain perception and headache characteristics. Participants diagnosed with tension-type headache will receive manual therapy interventions. Headache intensity, headache-related disability, pressure pain threshold, cervical range of motion, sleep quality, and quality of life will be evaluated before and after treatment using validated assessment tools. The results are expected to contribute to physiotherapy approaches in women experiencing tension-type headache during different hormonal periods.

Desvenlafaxine for Preventive Treatment of Frequent Episodic Tension-type Headache

To evaluate whether Desvenlafaxine can reduce the frequency and severity of TTH attacks in patients.

to Stuidy the Effect of Cognitive Behavior Threapy CBT on Smartphone Addiction Patients With Tension Type Headache

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if cognitive behavioral approach works to treat tension type headache in smartphone addiction in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there an effect of adding cognitive behavior approach to physical therapy (manual therapy, corrective exercise therapy) on pain pressure threshold, forward head posture and headache intensity in smartphone addiction patients with tension-type headache? Researchers will compare adding cognitive behavior approach to physical therapy (manual therapy, corrective exercise therapy) to see if cognitive behavior approach works to treat tension type headache in smartphone addiction than physical therapy alone. Participants will: All participants will receive twelve treatment sessions (twice per week) in a 6 weeks period with a rest period of 48 to 72 hour between them.

BioTenCer: Biofeedback as Preventive Treatment in Tension Type Headache

The purpose of this study is to test a therapist-independent home-based smartphone app-based biofeedback treatment in adults with tension type headache. The aim of the study is to assess the safety and performance of the Cerebri-TTH biofeedback device as a preventive treatment in adults with frequent and chronic tension type headache. The primary endpoint of the study is the change in the mean Area-Under-the-headache-Curve (AUC) from baseline to the last 28-day period during the treatment phase, in the treatment group as compared to the placebo group.

Turkish Version of the Headache Screening Questionnaire

This multi-center, nationwide study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Headache Screening Questionnaire (HSQ-TR). The 10-item questionnaire is designed to screen for migraine and tension-type headache in individuals with headache complaints. Participants presenting with headache will be enrolled. Each participant will first complete the HSQ-TR and then be examined by a neurologist who will provide a diagnosis according to the ICHD-3 beta criteria. The questionnaire results will be compared with the neurologist's diagnoses to assess criterion validity, including sensitivity, specificity, and agreement.

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality as a Learning Tool for Relaxation Techniques in Reducing Pediatric Migraines and Tension Type Headache

The goal of this interventional study is to assess the efficacy of a therapeutic intervention aimed at diminishing pediatric chronic headache. This intervention is based on the development of relaxation skills, particularly the practice of deep breathing, using virtual reality in conjunction with a biofeedback device. Specifically, it aims to assess the relevance of this tool both in learning relaxation techniques and in changing cognitions involved in pain adjustment, such as self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing. The main hypothesis is that the intervention using virtual reality will lead to greater daily use of the relaxation techniques learned, as well as an increase in the associated self-efficacy, resulting in a reduction in headaches (in terms of frequency and intensity) both immediately after the intervention and two months later. A secondary hypothesis is that this intervention will contribute to a decrease in negative pain perceptions, pain catastrophizing, and functional disability. A tertiary hypothesis is that the intervention will lead to an improvement in the child's quality of life. The effects of this intervention will be compared to those of a similar intervention without the use of virtual reality, as well as to a control condition in which only psychoeducation is provided.