Diclofenac Gel in the Treatment of Cervicogenic Headache

Summary

The intervention will consist of the nursing staff applying 2 grams of diclofenac 1% gel topically to the posterior cervical region four times daily. The control group will receive petroleum jelly topically to the posterior cervical region four times daily. Patients will receive a pre-intervention and post-intervention survey incorporating the Numeric Assessment Scale and Headache Impact Test-6.

Timeline

Start

2023-12

Primary completion

2024-08-21

Completion

2024-08-21

Drugs

Indications