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A Controlled Evaluation of the Addition of Cognitive Therapy to a Home‐Based Biofeedback and Relaxation Treatment of Vascular Headache
Headache (1990)
  • Edward B. Blanchard, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Kenneth A. Appelbaum, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Nancy. L. Nicholson, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Cynthia L. Radnitz, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Belinda Morrill, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Denise Michultka, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Cynthia Kirsch, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Joel Hillhouse, University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Mark R Dentinger, University at Albany, State University of New York
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Abstract
Seventy‐six patients with vascular (migraine or mixed migraine and tension) headache (HA) participated in a controlled evaluation of a minimal‐therapist‐contact, largely home‐based, treatment program which combined relaxation (R) training with thermal biofeedback (TBF). One group received TBF+R administered in 3 office visit over 8 weeks, supplemented by audio tapes and manuals. A second group received the TBF + R plus instruction in cognitive stress coping techniques, all of which was administered in 5 office visits over 8 weeks. A third group monitored headache activity for 8 weeks. Evaluations, based on 4 weeks of HA diary at pre‐treatment and after treatment, revealed significantly greater reductions in HA activity and medication consumption for both treated groups than the HA monitoring controls who did not change. Significantly more of the treated patients had clinically significant reductions in HA activity than the controls. The two treated groups did not differ on any measure.
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Publication Date
May, 1990
DOI
10.1111/j.1526-4610.1990.hed3006371.x
Citation Information
Edward B. Blanchard, Kenneth A. Appelbaum, Nancy. L. Nicholson, Cynthia L. Radnitz, et al.. "A Controlled Evaluation of the Addition of Cognitive Therapy to a Home‐Based Biofeedback and Relaxation Treatment of Vascular Headache" Headache Vol. 30 Iss. 6 (1990) p. 371 - 376 ISSN: 0017-8748
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