Comparison 3.
Acupuncture vs. other therapy
| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Response | 1 | Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 1.1 Up to 8 weeks/2 months after randomization | 0 | Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 1.2 3 to 4 months after randomization | 0 | Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 1.3 5 to 6 months after randomization | 1 | Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 1.4 > 6 months after randomization | 0 | Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 2 Headache frequency | 2 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 2.1 Up to 8 weeks/2 months after randomization - vs. physiotherapy | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 2.2 Up to 8 weeks/2 months after randomization - vs. relaxation | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 2.3 3 to 4 months after randomization - vs. physical training | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 2.4 3 to 4 months after randomization - vs. relaxation | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 2.5 5 to 6 months after randomization - vs. physical training | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 2.6 5 to 6 months after randomization - vs. relaxation | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 2.7 > 6 months after randomisation - vs. physical training | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 2.8 > 6 months after randomisation - vs. relaxation | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 3 Headache intensity | 2 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 3.1 Up to 8 weeks/2 months after randomization - vs. physiotherapy | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 3.2 3 to 4 months after randomization - vs. physical training | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 3.3 3 to 4 months after randomization - vs. relaxation | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 3.4 5 to 6 months after randomization - vs. physical training | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 3.5 5 to 6 months after randomization - vs. relaxation | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 3.6 > 6 months after randomisation - vs. physical training | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 3.7 > 6 months after randomisation - vs. relaxation | 1 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 4 Analgesic use | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 4.1 Up to 8 weeks/2 months after randomization | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 4.2 3 to 4 months after randomization | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 4.3 5 to 6 months after randomization | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 4.4 > 6 months after randomisation | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 5 Headache score | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 5.1 Up to 8 weeks/2 months after randomization | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 5.2 3 to 4 months after randomization | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 5.3 5 to 6 months after randomization | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable | |
| 5.4 > 6 months after randomization | 0 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) | Not estimable |