Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Tension Headache in Post-Pubertal Females
ConditionTension Headache
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age15-18
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
This study will be carried out to evaluate the effect of laser acupuncture on tension headache in post-pubertal females.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Their age will be ranged from 15 to 18 years.
Their body mass index (BMI) will be ranged from 20-25 Kg/m2.
All participants will be diagnosed with tension type headache for which they haven't receive any treatment in the previous two weeks.
Pain quality is typically pressing or tightening of mild to moderate intensity, bilateral in location and not worsening during routine physical activity.
Disqualifiers
Patients with other causes of headache.
Patients who have pulsating headaches, neurological deficits or metabolic disorders.
Contraindications to treatment (other simultaneous treatment, localized skin infection, fear).
Previous head trauma.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Low energy laser acupuncture
- Myofascial release technique
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
1Secondary schools Cairo Egypt
Sponsors and collaborators
Cairo University
Lead sponsor
Source ClinicalTrials.gov