NCT07145372

Diaphragm Relaxation Techniques, Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for Migraine Patients

A Comparative Study of Diaphragm Relaxation Techniques, Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises, and Manual Therapy on Pain and Quality of Life in Individuals With Migraine

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (actual)
• Sponsor: Seda Saka · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Migraine is a neurological disease characterized by recurring headaches. It is a significant public health problem of the top reasons for disability throughout the world. This study is planned to compare the effects of relaxation techniques of the diaphragm (midsection), diaphragmatic respiration exercises, and manual therapy applications on the severity and intensity of pain and lquality of life. 42 patients diagnosed with migraine aged between 18 and 60 participated in the study. Patients were divided into 3 groups; diaphragm relaxation group (DG), manual therapy group (MG) and control group (CG). 2 types of evaluation were carried out, one of which was pre-treatment and the other was post-treatment. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Megill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire, Headache Impact Test (HITS), and SF-36 Life Quality Scale were used. How long the attacks of patients before and after the treatment lasted and monthly attack numbers were recorded.

Conditions

• Migraine
• Migraine Disease
• Manuel Therapy
• Diaphragm Relaxation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Manual therapy	It includes 10 minutes of massage and myofascial release for the trapezius and neck extensors, 10 repetitions of occiput-atlas (C0-C1) joint mobilization, occiput-atlas joint manipulation, mobilization of each segment from C2 to C7 with 10 repetitions each, C2-C7 manipulation, cervicothoracic junction (C7-T1) manipulation, thoracic region (T2-T6) manipulation, and sacroiliac joint manipulation.
OTHER	Diaphragmatic relaxation technique	It includes diaphragm manual release techniques and a diaphragmatic breathing exercise program
OTHER	Shoulder ROM exercise	This group was given a home exercise program consisting of shoulder girdle range of motion (ROM) exercises that do not affect the cervical region.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-01-01
• Primary completion: 2024-05-30
• Completion: 2024-05-30
• First posted: 2025-08-28
• Last updated: 2025-08-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)