Episodic Tension Type Headache
Conditions
Brief summary
The present study was designed to evaluate effect of yoga intervention on patients having frequent tension type headache.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALYoga Therapy
Therapeutically oriented style of yoga originated from Pancha Kosha philosophy of Vedanta was used throughout the trial. All the sessions emphasized on postures, breathing practices with the specific focus on relaxation, combination of chants and meditation. Once a week, Kunjal and Jalaneti (cleansing practices) were practiced in guidance of therapist. They all were instructed to eat light and rest on Kriya days.
Sponsors
NMP Medical Research Institute
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* aged between 18 to 60 years * more than 5 but fewer than 15 headache episodes per month * headache intensity moderate to severe
Exclusion criteria
* Patients on anti-psychotic, antidepressant or any prophylactic medication * pregnancy * Taking psychotherapy or any other alternative medicine * migraine headache more than 1 day a month * pain disorder, psychiatric or medical disorder requiring immediate treatment, * headache due to sinusitis, eyestrain, cervical spondylosis and posttraumatic headaches
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of headache | 3 Months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of headache | 3 Months |
| Analgesic consumption | 3 Months |
| Duration of Headache | 3 months |
| Depression | 3 months |
| Stress | 3 months |
| Anxiety levels | 3 months |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed