The Effects of a Specific Exercise Program on Subjects With Cervicogenic Headache

August 4, 2025 updated by: Dr. Rob Sillevis,, Florida Gulf Coast University
This study explores with the use of MSK Ultrasound imaging if the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major can be contracted with specific exercises.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study explores if a subject with the neck in full maximal flexion is able to selective contract the the obliquus capitis minor and the rectus capitis major by head extension and rotation while maintaining the spine position. MSK Ultrasound imaging will be used to measure changes both in length and width.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

5

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Florida
      • Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33965
        • Florida Gulf Coast University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 61 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • No history of surgery, No current neck pain, Being able to move the neck actively, being able to read English, between ages 18-65

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Neck pain, History of surgery, unable to move the head into extension, outside age requirements, unable to read English

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: neck extension group
Neck extension group
Other: Head extension and rotation movement
Active exercise of the head

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
MSK US image
Time Frame: The change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement
Assessment of change in width and length of target muscles
The change in muscle length and diameter will be measured during head movement

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Florida Gulf Coast University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Rob Sillevis, phD, Florida Gulf Coast University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 10, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 12, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

August 15, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 7, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 4, 2025

Last Verified

August 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2021-21

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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