P02.55. Craniosacral therapy for migraine: a feasibility study

نویسندگان

  • J Mann
  • S Gaylord
  • K Faurot
  • C Suchindran
  • R Coeytaux
  • L Wilkinson
  • R Coble
  • P Curtis
چکیده

Methods Individuals with moderate to severe migraine were recruited from specialty clinics, family practices, and the university community. After confirmatory clinical evaluation and an 8-week run-in phase, those meeting study criteria (compliant with study procedures, at least 5 migraines per month) were randomized to 8 weekly CST or low-strength static magnet therapy (LSSM) treatments. Study participants were followed for 4 weeks after the conclusion of therapy. Primary outcome measures included headache frequency and headache-specific quality of life (HIT-6). Secondary headache-specific measures include headache-related disability (MIDAS), headache intensity, and abortive medication use.

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دوره 12  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012