Computer Animated Relaxation Therapy in Children Between 7 and 13 Years with Tension-Type Headache: A Pilot Study

Tornøe, Birte; Skov, Liselotte

doi:10.1007/s10484-011-9173-y

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“…The majority of the studies evaluated the effects of CBT ( 12 – 16 ). Three studies included BFB treatment ( 17 – 19 ). The remaining three studies evaluated mindfulness ( 20 ), single-pulse TMS ( 21 ) and a multimodal treatment ( 22 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Three single group outcome studies investigated various forms of BFB. The first study ( 17 ) included a sample of children with frequent or chronic tension-type headache who underwent 9 sessions of electromyographic biofeedback combined with computer animated relaxation therapy. Between baseline and 3-month follow-up, headache frequency decreased significantly, dropping from 19.1 to 11.1 headache days per month (49.1%).…”

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Non-pharmacological Approaches for Headaches in Young Age: An Updated Review

Andrasik

Grazzi²,

Sansone³

et al. 2018

Front. Neurol.

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Headache disorders are common in children and adolescents. Most of the studies on non-pharmacological treatments have however been carried out on adults. In this review we provide information on recent studies examining non-pharmacological approaches for managing headache in children and adolescents. Our search of SCOPUS for primary studies conducted between January 2010 and July 2018 uncovered 11 controlled studies, mostly addressing behavioral approaches, in which a total of 613 patients with a diagnosis of primary headache, and average age 10.2–15.7 years (30–89% females) were recruited. Non-pharmacological treatments were shown to produce sizeable effects on the classical primary endpoint, i.e., headache frequency, with reductions from baseline ranging between 34 and 78%. Among commonly reported secondary endpoints, particularly disability, quality of life, depression and anxiety, marked improvements were noted as well. Taken as a whole, our findings suggest that non-pharmacological treatments constitute a valid option for the prevention of primary headaches in young age. Future research with higher-quality studies is needed. Particular attention needs to be given to studies that randomize patients to condition, blind researchers in charge of evaluating treatment outcomes, routinely include headache frequency as the primary endpoint, include adequate-length follow-up, address changes in biomarkers of disease and other possible mediators of outcome, and that employ predictive models to enhance the level of evidence for these approaches.

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Non-pharmacological Approaches for Headaches in Young Age: An Updated Review

Andrasik

Grazzi²,

Sansone³

et al. 2018

Front. Neurol.

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“…However, these authors did not systematically assess any improvement such as dietary habits or reductions in school and home stressors. PMR supported by computer animated surface EMG (SEMG) biofeedback was useful for young TTH sufferers (Tornøe and Skov, 2012). Both clinical and home health promotion programs showed equally promising results for TTH and migraine in children (Burke and Andrasik, 1989; Hermann et al, 1997).…”

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Stress management for headaches in children and adolescents: A review and practical recommendations for health promotion programs and well-being

Bougea

Spantideas

Chrousos

2017

J Child Health Care

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Stress is considered to be the most common factor reported to trigger headaches in children and adolescents. Although tension-type headache and migraine are the two most common types of headache in children and adolescents, they are often untreated, ignoring their stressful background. We provide a narrative review of the available evidence for health-care professionals involved in stress-related headache management and health promotion programs. An integrative plan is delivered through lifestyle improvement and biopsychosocial modifying stress response techniques. Healthy dietary choices, sleep hygiene, and regular exercise, although limited, are effective for young sufferers. Biopsychosocial therapies such as relaxation, biofeedback, hypnosis, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acupuncture focus at stress physiological and behavioral relief. Our purpose is to suggest a stress-related headache management to empower children to make healthy choices in order to improve their lifelong well-being and quality of life. We aim to authorize relationship between nurses and other health-care providers with background knowledge around stress management for pediatric headache populations.

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“…AT could be particularly suitable for TTH as it helps to control the overall level of activation, strongly associated with the emergence of this disorder [117]. Even a study using progressive relaxation training with children with TTH showed an improvement in headache frequency [118].…”

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confidence: 99%

Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Headaches: Non-Invasive Neuromodulation, Nutraceuticals, and Behavioral Approaches

Grazzi

Toppo

D’Amico

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Significant side effects or drug interactions can make pharmacological management of headache disorders very difficult. Non-conventional and non-pharmacological treatments are becoming increasingly used to overcome these issues. In particular, non-invasive neuromodulation, nutraceuticals, and behavioral approaches are well tolerated and indicated for specific patient categories such as adolescents and pregnant women. This paper aims to present the main approaches reported in the literature in the management of headache disorders. We therefore reviewed the available literature published between 2010 and 2020 and performed a narrative presentation for each of the three categories (non-invasive neuromodulation, nutraceuticals, and behavioral therapies). Regarding non-invasive neuromodulation, we selected transcranial magnetic stimulation, supraorbital nerve stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation, and caloric vestibular stimulation. For nutraceuticals, we selected Feverfew, Butterbur, Riboflavin, Magnesium, and Coenzyme Q10. Finally, for behavioral approaches, we selected biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, mindfulness-based therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. These approaches are increasingly seen as a valid treatment option in headache management, especially for patients with medication overuse or contraindications to drug treatment. However, further investigations are needed to consider the effectiveness of these approaches also with respect to the long-term effects.

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Computer Animated Relaxation Therapy in Children Between 7 and 13 Years with Tension-Type Headache: A Pilot Study

Cited by 10 publications

References 39 publications

Non-pharmacological Approaches for Headaches in Young Age: An Updated Review

Non-pharmacological Approaches for Headaches in Young Age: An Updated Review

Stress management for headaches in children and adolescents: A review and practical recommendations for health promotion programs and well-being

Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Headaches: Non-Invasive Neuromodulation, Nutraceuticals, and Behavioral Approaches

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