The comparative effectiveness of progressive relaxation training on pain characteristics, attack frequency, activity self-efficacy, and pain-related disability in women with episodic tension-type headache and migraine.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Episodic tension headache (TTH) and migraine, both categorized as primary headache types, account for 60-90% of headache complaints and are three times more common among young women. This study aimed to explore the comparative effectiveness of progressive relaxation training (PRT) on pain characteristics, attack frequency, activity self-efficacy, and pain-related disability in women with episodic TTH and migraine.

Materials and methods

This study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06050382). This prospective study included women with episodic TTH (n=20) and migraine (n=20). The pain intensity, impact of headaches on life, activity self-efficacy, pain catastrophizing, and pain-related disability levels of both groups were measured using the Visual

SUBMITTER: Karakus A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036860 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature