Changes and Associations Between Cervical Range of Motion, Pain, TMJ Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Migraineurs Applying Physical Therapy

Migraine Clinical Trial

Official title:

Changes and Associations Between Cervical Range of Motion, Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Migraineurs Applying Physical Therapy

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04729699
• Other study ID #: 001
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 13, 2020
• Est. completion date: August 24, 2020

Study information

• Verified date: January 2021
• Source: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of physiotherapy program and review the associations between neck movements, pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movements and quality of life in individuals with migraine.

Description:

Migraine is one of the most common type of headaches in the world causing the greatest disability in individuals under 50 years of age. Many different health organizations (American Headache Society etc.) recommend regular physical activity and exercise for the treatment and prevention of migraine. However, the relationship between aerobic exercise and migraine is still not completely clear. Unfortunately, a research database to validate the benefits of exercise for people with migraine is still being developed.

The aim of this study is to assess the effects of physiotherapy program and review the associations between neck movements, pain, temporomandibular movements and quality of life in individuals with migraine.

The study was approved by Committee on Biomedical Research Ethics of Kaunas Region (2020-06-30 No.BEC-SR(M)-266).

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 19
• Est. completion date: August 24, 2020
• Est. primary completion date: August 20, 2020
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 37 Years to 50 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals diagnosed with migraine 2 or more years ago

• Headache, occurring at least 6 times a year

• Individuals from 18 years of age

• Voluntary patient consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neurological or psychiatric disorder

• Visiting an orthodontist, taking muscle relaxants

• Head or neck injury, cervical spine hernia, facial or temporomandibular injury

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Joint Diseases
• Migraine
• Myofascial Pain Syndromes
• Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome

Intervention

Other:
• Aerobic exercise and exercise for TMJ
Aerobic exercise
• Aerobic exercise at home
Aerobic exercise

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Lithuania	Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation	Kaunas

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Lithuania, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Goniometry for cervical range of motion	Cervical flexion (45°), extension (35°) and lateral flexion (45°) were measured with mechanical goniometer.	Baseline to 6 weeks
Primary	Algometry for pressure pain thresholds (PPT)	PPT were measured in temporalis, upper trapezius and masticatory muscles with digital algometer in kg/cm²	Baseline to 6 weeks
Secondary	Anthropometry for TMJ	TMJ range of motion was measured with a centimeter before and after physiotherapy	Baseline and after 6 weeks
Secondary	Functional health and well-being - SF-36v2®	Quality of life was assessed with the SF-36 questionnaire. Measure is divided into 8 subscales: Physical Functioning, Activity Limitation due to Physical Ailments, General Health, Vitality, Social Functioning, Activity Limitation due to Emotional Problems, General Mental Health and Health Transition. Answers were scored (total score 100) and a higher total score meant a better quality of life.	Baseline and after 6 weeks