Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Symptom severity | |||||
[12]
RCT 4-armed trial |
203 adults In review [10] |
Headache index score (mean of pain ratings: score 0–10 where 10 is most severe pain, recorded in a diary 4 times/day)
6 months
with stress management with placebo Absolute results not reported |
MD 0.79 95% CI 0.30 to 1.28 |
Effect size not calculated | stress management |
[12]
RCT 4-armed trial |
203 adults In review [10] |
Clinically important improvement (50% or more reduction in headache index score)
17/49 (35%) with stress management 14/48 (29%) with placebo |
RR 1.19 95% CI 0.66 to 2.13 |
Not significant |