Table 5.
CBT plus relaxation versus antidepressants (amitriptyline) – Holroyd et al.17
| Outcome | Results, n (SD); p value |
|---|---|
| Headache intensity | CBT + RLX 4.33 (2.35), AM 4.55 (1.98); nsa |
| Headache index | CBT + RLX 0.96 (0.65), AM 1.49 (1.11); p < 0.001 |
| Headache-free days | CBT + RLX 54.7 (27.5), AM 42.3 (32.9); p < 0.05 |
| Responder rate | Moderately (33–66% reduction) or substantially improved (>66% reduction), n (%) CBT + RLX17 (90), AM 9 (53); p < 0.05 |
| Medication use | CBT + RLX0.26 (0.52), AM 0.82 (1.17); nsa |
SD: standard deviation; AM: amitriptyline. CBT: cognitive behavioural therapy. NS: not significant. RLX: relaxation.
a
No p value reported.