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NCT04609709 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
HVLAT, Electric DN, Exercise Vs. Mobilization, STM, Exercise, TENS for Tension Type Headaches
A NA study of Tension-Type Headache, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 110
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04609709: Recruiting NA study of Tension-Type Headache, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
NCT04609709 is a NA study of Tension-Type Headache that is actively recruiting participants, run by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture. The registered enrollment target is 110 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04609709, a NA study of Tension-Type Headache, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 110 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with tension-type headaches: thrust Manipulation, electric dry Needling and exercise Vs. non-thrust mobilization, soft-tissue mobilization, exercise and TENS. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques to treat tension-type headaches. This study is attempting to find out if one treatment strategy is more effective than the other.
Primary Outcome
Average Numeric Pain Rating Score. Higher score means greater pain
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Thrust Manipulation, Electric Dry Needling and Exercise
- OTHER Non-thrust Mobilization, Soft-Tissue Mobilization, Exercise and TENS
Study Locations (1)
Indiana
- Maller and Swoverland Orthopedic PT - Fort Wayne
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 110 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-10-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-05-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04609709 shows while recruiting
NCT04609709 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 110 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Tension-Type Headache appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Thrust Manipulation, Electric Dry Needling and Exercise is the first listed.
NCT04609709 reports a single indexed study location in Indiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04609709 about?
NCT04609709 is a clinical study titled "HVLAT, Electric DN, Exercise Vs. Mobilization, STM, Exercise, TENS for Tension Type Headaches". The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with tension-type headaches: thrust Manipulation, electric dry Needling and exercise Vs. non-thrust mobilization, soft-tissue mobilization, exercise and TENS. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techn...
What is the current status of trial NCT04609709?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 110 participants. The study started on 2020-10-31. Estimated completion is 2026-05-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04609709 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Tension-Type Headache.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04609709?
The interventions under investigation include: Thrust Manipulation, Electric Dry Needling and Exercise (OTHER), Non-thrust Mobilization, Soft-Tissue Mobilization, Exercise and TENS (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04609709?
This trial is sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04609709 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Indiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04609709's enrollment target sits among peer trials
110 816th of 2000 higher than 1,176 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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