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Acupuncture Randomized Trials (ART) in patients with migraine or tension-type headache--design and protocols.

D Melchart1, K Linde, A Streng

  • 1Zentrum für naturheilkundliche Forschung, II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, TU München, Germany.

Forschende Komplementarmedizin Und Klassische Naturheilkunde = Research in Complementary and Natural Classical Medicine
|September 16, 2003
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Two randomized trials will determine if acupuncture is more effective than no treatment or minimal acupuncture for migraine and tension-type headaches. Results will inform healthcare providers and policymakers on acupuncture

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Headaches, including migraine and tension-type headache, are common debilitating conditions.
  • Current treatment options for headaches have limitations and side effects.
  • Acupuncture is a widely used therapy, but its efficacy for headache treatment requires rigorous scientific evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of semi-standardized acupuncture compared to minimal acupuncture and no treatment for migraine.
  • To assess the effectiveness of semi-standardized acupuncture versus minimal acupuncture and no treatment for tension-type headache.
  • To provide evidence-based information for healthcare providers and policymakers regarding acupuncture for headache management.

Main Methods:

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  • Two parallel, randomized controlled multicenter trials were conducted in Germany.
  • 300 patients with migraine and 300 patients with tension-type headache were enrolled.
  • Participants were randomized into three groups: semi-standardized acupuncture, minimal acupuncture, or a waiting list control group receiving acupuncture later.

    • Main Results:

    • The primary outcome measure for migraine was the reduction in the number of days with moderate to severe headache.
    • For tension-type headache, the primary outcome was the reduction in the number of total headache days.
    • Acupuncture treatment involved 12 sessions over 8 weeks, with a 28-week total observation period.

    Conclusions:

    • The results of these Acupuncture Randomized Trials (ART) are expected in 2004.
    • The findings will contribute to scientifically sound assessments of acupuncture's role in headache management.
    • This research aims to guide clinical practice and health policy decisions concerning acupuncture therapy for headaches.