Table 63Chronic tension headache: effects of nonpharmacological interventions compared with pharmacological treatments

Intervention

Function

Short-Term

Effect Size SOE

Function

Intermediate-Term

Effect Size SOE

Function

Long-Term

Effect Size SOE

Pain

Short-Term

Effect Size SOE

Pain

Intermediate-Term

Effect Size SOE

Pain

Long-Term

Effect Size SOE

Psychological Therapies: CBTinsufficient evidenceinsufficient evidenceno evidenceinsufficient evidenceinsufficient evidenceno evidence
Manual Therapies: Manipulationno evidenceno evidenceno evidenceinsufficient evidenceno evidenceno evidence

Short-Term: 1 to <6 months; Intermediate-Term: ≥6 to <12 months; Long-Term: ≥12 months

CBT = cognitive-behavioral therapy; SOE = strength of evidence

From: Discussion

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