Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 12, 2026
A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial of Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Pain and Physical Function, Using Brain Imaging Biomarkers
Published on: January 5, 2024
Brief mindfulness-based therapy for chronic tension-type headache: a randomized controlled pilot study
Stuart Cathcart1, Nicola Galatis, Maarten Immink
1University of Canberra, Australia.
Background:
Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) has been demonstrated to be effective for reducing chronic pain symptoms; however, the use of MBT for Chronic Tension-Type Headache (CTH) exclusively has to date not been examined. Typically, MBT for chronic pain has involved an 8-week program based on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Recent research suggests briefer mindfulness-based treatments may be effective for chronic pain.
Aims:
To conduct a pilot study into the efficacy of brief MBT for CTH.
Method:
We conducted a randomized controlled trial of a brief (6-session, 3-week) MBT for CTH.
Results:
Results indicated a significant decrease in headache frequency and an increase in the mindfulness facet of Observe in the treatment but not wait-list control group.
Conclusion:
Brief MBT may be an effective intervention for CTH.
