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Treatment of Childhood Migraine With Autogenic Training and Skin Temperature Biofeedback: A Component Analysis
Author(s) -
Labbe' Elise E.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
headache: the journal of head and face pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.14
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1526-4610
pISSN - 0017-8748
DOI - 10.1111/j.1526-4610.1995.hed3501010.x
Subject(s) - headaches , migraine , autogenic training , biofeedback , physical therapy , medicine , el niño , psychology , pediatrics , anesthesia , surgery , relaxation (psychology)
Using a controlled group outcome design, skin temperature biofeedback with autogenic training and autogenic training only was compared to a waiting list as a treatment for childhood headache. Thirty children with migraine headaches, ages 7 to 18 years were randomly assigned to one of the three conditions. Statistical analyses of headache activity indicated that children in the treatment groups improved in headache frequency and duration but not intensity as compared to the waiting list control group. These findings were consistent through a 6 month follow‐up. In terms of clinical improvement, 80% of the biofeedback group, 50% of the autogenics group, and none of the waiting list control group were symptom‐free. These findings were discussed in relation to past childhood headache studies and implications for current treatment of children with headaches.