Brief Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Chronic Tension-Type Headache: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Issue 1 (January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cathcart, Stuart; Galatis, Nicola; Immink, Maarten; Proeve, Michael; Petkov, John
• Is Part Of: Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy. Volume 42:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 15
• Publication Date: 2014-01
• Subjects: Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1017/S1352465813000234
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1352-4658

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="normal"> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>Background:</bold> 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. <bold>Method:</bold> We conducted a randomized controlled trial of a brief (6-session, 3-week) MBT for CTH. <bold>Results:</bold> 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. <bold>Conclusion:</bold> Brief MBT may be an effective intervention for CTH.</p> </abstract>