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. 2015 May 1;2015(5):CD011681. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011681

Gabrielidou 1998.

Methods Randomised, double‐blind cross‐over study
Country: Greece
Participants 20 subjects (16 female; 4 male) with tension‐type headache according to the International Headache Society Criteria (IHS 2004); mean age 38 ± 18
More than 10 attacks per month, significant disturbance in quality of life, refractory headache attacks, ability to keep a diary
Interventions 1. Amitriptyline 50 mg/day
2. Venlafaxine 100 mg/day
Active treatment duration: 8 weeks
Outcomes Headache frequency, intensity, and duration
Quality of life
Hamilton and Beck Anxiety and Depression Rating Scales
Notes Washout period: one week