Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback in Tension-Type Headache: A Cross-Over Sham-Controlled Study.

ABSTRACT: Primary headaches are highly prevalent and represent a major cause of disability in young adults. Neurofeedback is increasingly used in the treatment of chronic pain; however, there are few studies investigating its efficacy in patients with headaches. We report the results of a cross-over sham-controlled study on the efficacy of neurofeedback in the prophylactic treatment of tension-type headache (TTH). Participants received ten sessions of infra-low frequency electroencephalographic neurofeedback and ten sessions of sham-neurofeedback, with the order of treatments being randomized. The study also included a basic psychotherapeutic intervention - a psychoeducational session performed before the main study phases and emotional support provided throughout the study period. The headache prob

SUBMITTER: Arina GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9164298 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature