Muscle Function and Tenderness Differences in Headache Patients

N/AEnrolling By InvitationNCT06859463

Danish Headache Center90 enrolled

Overview

This cross-sectional study aims to compare muscle function of the neck, and shoulder and muscle tenderness in three groups of headache patients: migraine, tension-type headache, and posttraumatic headache. The study will evaluate muscle tenderness through the Total Tenderness Score (TTS) and muscle function through maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) and rate of force development (RFD). Additionally, functional assessments such as the Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test (CCFT) and Ito Test will be performed.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Migraine Tension Headache Posttraumatic Headache

Interventions

Muscle functionDEVICE

Functional evaluation First, the patients will fill the Fysisk Aktivitet Questionnaire, the o Klinisk Oral Fysiologi (KU) Questionnaire and the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire. Then, the evaluator will applicate the Total Tenderness Score (TTS) for evaluating their tenderness in different spots of the head and neck regions. The next evaluation comprehends the evaluation of the maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) for the different neck movements and the rate of force development (RFD) of the shoulder elevation. After this, patients will perform the cranio-cervical flexion test (CCFT), and, finally, the Ito test to evaluate the lumbar endurance.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria:Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 to 65 years. * Diagnosis of migraine, tension-type headache, or posttraumatic headache, occurring at least 10 days per month. * For tension-type headache patients, maximum of 3 days per month with migraine. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy. * Significant psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., severe depression). * Medication-overuse headache. * Severe osteoarthritis in the neck or shoulder, or cervical disc herniation. Exclusion Criteria: \-

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measure: 1.Rate of Force Development (RFD)

Rate of Force Development (RFD) of the shoulder elevation Maximum voluntary isometric contraction performed "as fast and hard as possible" using a custom dynamometer for the shoulder elevation movement.

Time frame: 1 year