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This randomized controlled single-blind trial will include 60 pediatric migraine patients. Participants will be divided into two groups: one performing aerobic exercise, and the other conducting neck exercises. Assessments include attack frequency, severity, duration, and neck pain over three months.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Aerobic Exercise | Active Comparator | Aerobic Exercise |
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| Neck Exercises | Active Comparator | Neck Exercises |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Aerobic Exercise | Other | The initial group will receive instructions to increase their moderate to high-intensity physical activity frequency to at least 60 minutes per day (in episodes exceeding 10 minutes) by 50%, with a minimum of three days per week. They will be encouraged to engage in enjoyable and age-appropriate activities, including jogging, brisk walking, swimming, dancing, cycling, as well as sports like basketball, football, and tennis. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Migraine Attack Frequency | The frequency of migraine attacks in patients will be evaluated in days/month. | Baseline, first and third month follow-ups |
| Migraine Attack Duration | The duration of attacks in patients will be recorded in hours. | Baseline, first and third month follow-ups |
| Migraine Attack Severity | The severity of migraine attacks will be assessed using a visual analog scale, and a score between 0 and 10 will be assigned. A high score indicates more severe attack. | Baseline, first and third month follow-ups |
| Neck Pain Severity | The severity of neck pain will be assessed using a visual analog scale, and a score between 0 and 10 will be assigned. A high score indicates severe pain. | Baseline, first and third month follow-ups |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Pediatric Migraneurs, as per International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 guidelines
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Rabia Likos, MD | Contact | +902129453000 | rabialikos@gmail.com | |
| Orhan Coskun, MD | Contact | +902129453000 |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Orhan Coskun, MD | GaziosmanpaÅŸa Research and Training Hospital | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Gaziosmanpaşa Research and Training Hospital | Recruiting | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D015444 | Exercise |
| ID | Term |
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| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| D009068 | Movement |
| D009142 | Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena |
| D055687 | Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena |
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| Neck Exercises | Other | The second group, focused on neck exercises, will receive guidance from an experienced physiotherapist and their families. The physiotherapist will demonstrate a series of stretching and isometric strengthening exercises for specific muscle groups: upper trapezius, levator scapula, sternocleidomastoid, cervical flexors, and extensors, which have been associated with migraines in prior studies. Each patient will perform 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions for both stretching and isometric strengthening exercises per muscle group, with a 1-minute break between sets. Patients will be advised to maintain a gentle stretch during stretching exercises, avoiding excessive force to prevent discomfort. Static stretching and isometric strengthening exercises will involve holding each position for 5-10 seconds. In the initial week, a reduced set of 5 repetitions will be allowed for adaptation. Throughout the intervention, participants will follow this exercise regimen for 3 days weekly. |
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