Durable effects of acupuncture for tension-type headache: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acupuncture may be effective in treating tension-type headache (TTH). The durability of its effects after treatment completion remains inconclusive.

Methods

We searched multiple databases and references from previous reviews for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which investigated the effectiveness of acupuncture for TTH. We assessed the methodological quality of RCTs using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 (RoB 2) tool. Primary outcome was response rate, defined as the proportion of participants who reported at least a 50% reduction in monthly headache days from baseline after completion of treatment. Secondary outcomes included headache days, headache intensity, and analgesic use. Safety outcomes were also evaluated.

Results

A total of seven RCTs involving

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11200289 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature