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Brief mindfulness-based therapy for chronic tension-type headache: a randomized controlled pilot study.

Stuart Cathcart¹, Nicola Galatis, Maarten Immink

¹University of Canberra, Australia.

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|April 5, 2013

Summary

A brief mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) program significantly reduced headache frequency in individuals with Chronic Tension-Type Headache (CTH). This pilot study suggests MBT is a viable treatment for CTH.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Psychiatry
Behavioral Science

Background:

Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) is effective for chronic pain.
MBT has not been specifically studied for Chronic Tension-Type Headache (CTH).
Standard MBT programs are typically 8 weeks long, but shorter interventions may be effective.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of a brief MBT intervention for CTH.
To determine if a 6-session, 3-week MBT program can reduce CTH symptoms.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial was conducted.
Participants were assigned to either a brief MBT group or a wait-list control group.
The intervention consisted of 6 sessions over 3 weeks.

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Main Results:

The MBT group showed a significant reduction in headache frequency.
The mindfulness facet of 'Observe' increased significantly in the MBT group.
No significant changes were observed in the wait-list control group.

Conclusions:

Brief MBT appears to be an effective intervention for CTH.
This pilot study provides preliminary evidence for using shorter MBT programs for headache management.