Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment vs Physiotherapy in Cervicocranial Dysfunction

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorBurim Peli

About this trial

This study aims to compare the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and standard physiotherapy in patients with cervicocranial dysfunction. The study will evaluate outcomes including dizziness, headache impact, neck disability, and psychological stress.

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: osteopathic treatment or standard physiotherapy. The interventions will be applied over a defined treatment period, and outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention.

The purpose of this study is to determine which approach is more effective in improving symptoms and functional outcomes in patients with cervicocranial dysfunction.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age between 18 and 65 years.

Presence of cervicocranial symptoms for at least three months, indicating a chronic condition.

Neck pain with or without associated headache.

Dizziness associated with neck movement or cervical position.

Disqualifiers

Clinically confirmed vestibular disorders.

Central neurological disorders that may influence dizziness or balance.

Recent severe trauma to the cervical spine.

History of cervical spine surgery.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Participants in this group will receive osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) targeting cervicocr
  • conventional physiotherapy

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Burim Peli

Lead sponsor

International Osteopathic Academy, Milan

Sponsor institution