针刺治疗紧张性头痛疗效的系统评价

目的　评价针刺治疗紧张性头痛 (tension typeheadache ,TTH)的疗效。方法　计算机检索Cochrane图书馆 (2 0 0 3年第 4期 )、MEDLINE(196 6～ 2 0 0 4. 3)、中国生物医学文献数据库 (CBM) (1978～ 2 0 0 3 .8)、中文科技期刊全文数据库 (VIP) (1989～ 2 0 0 3.4 ) ,手工检索 2 0 0 3年发表的其他相关中文文献。由两名评价者独立对纳入文献进行质量评价并提取资料 ,如遇分歧 ,通过讨论解决。对纳入文献用RevMen 4 . 2进行Meta分析。结果　 13篇RCT、共5 71例病人符合纳入标准 ,其中高质量研究 6篇 ,有 8篇应用了假针刺作为对照。Meta分析结果显示 :针刺组与假针刺组比较 ,在治疗结束时有效率的差异无统计学意义 [RR 1.5 5 ,95 %CI (0.97,2.4 7) ,P =0.0 7];VAS评分的合并标准化均数差值显示 ,两组在治疗结束时 ,<2月随访以及 >2月随访的治疗有效率的差异均无统计学意义 ,其WMD(95 %CI)和P值分别为 - 0.5 5 (- 1.2 0 ,0 .0 9) ,P =0. 0 9;- 0. 2 2 (- 0.87,0 .4 2 ) ,P =0. 5 0 ;- 0 . 6 5 (- 0.4 1,0 .11) ,P =0.0 9。结论　目前无足够证据证明针刺与假针刺或其他疗法比较对治疗紧张性头痛更为有效 ,尚需更多设计严谨 ,方法科学的高质量随机对照试验。     

Acupuncture for Tension-Type Headache: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized,Controlled Trials

We investigated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of tension-type headache by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials. The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were searched from inception through August 2007. No search or language restrictions were applied. Eight randomized, controlled trials met our inclusion criteria. Pooled data from 5 studies were used for the meta-analysis. Our primary outcome was headache days per month. We assessed data from 2 time points: During treatment and at long-term follow-up (20–25 weeks). The weighted mean difference (WMD) between acupuncture and sham groups was used to determine effect size, and a validated scale was used to assess the methodological quality of included studies. During treatment, the acupuncture group averaged 8.95 headache days per month compared with 10.5 in the sham group (WMD, −2.93 [95% CI, −7.49 to 1.64]; 5 trials). At long-term follow-up, the acupuncture group reported an average of 8.21 headache days per month compared with 9.54 in the sham group (WMD, −1.83[95% CI, −3.01 to −0.64]; 4 trials). The most common adverse events reported were bruising, headache exacerbation, and dizziness.PerspectiveThis meta-analysis suggests that acupuncture compared with sham for tension-type headache has limited efficacy for the reduction of headache frequency. There exists a lack of standardization of acupuncture point selection and treatment course among randomized, controlled trials. More research is needed to investigate the treatment of specific tension-type headache subtypes.     

Low CSF Met-Enkephalin Levels in Cluster Headache Are Elevated by Acupuncture

Significantly lower met-enkephalin levels were found in CSF from cluster headache sufferers as compared to age-matched healthy volunteers, whereas it was not possible to demonstrate any clear-cut difference for beta-endorphin. CSF opioid levels may rise following manual or electroacupuncture. It was studied whether traditional Chinese (manual) acupuncture affected CSF levels of met-enkephalin or beta-endorphin in these patients, and to what extent this treatment would be beneficial for the headache. A significant rise in lumbar CSF met-enkephalin levels was found, whereas no clear change in beta-endorphin levels was obtained. The treatment was, however, of little value in preventing the headache.     

枕神经电刺激联合针灸治疗头痛的疗效研究

目的:探讨枕神经电刺激联合针灸治疗头痛的临床疗效。方法:头痛患者76例随机平分为电刺激组和联合治疗组各38例,2组均采用枕神经电刺激治疗,联合治疗组还给予针灸治疗,评估总体疗效及头痛症状评分。结果:联合治疗组的总体疗效及头痛症状评分均优于电刺激组(P<0.05或0.01)。结论:采用枕神经电刺激联合针灸治疗头痛具有显著的临床疗效。     

Health Status in Patients with Tension Headache Treated with Acupuncture or Physiotherapy

Sixty-two female patients with chronic tension headache were randomly divided into two treatment groups--acupuncture and physiotherapy. Their overall function (Sickness Impact Profile), and mental well-being (Mood Adjective Check List) and the intensity and frequency of headache were assessed before and after treatment. Before treatment the patients showed significantly more dysfunction and less positive mental well-being than a general population sample. Both treatment groups improved in overall function, the physiotherapy group somewhat more. The mental well-being increased only in the physiotherapy group. The intensity and frequency of headache was significantly reduced in both the physiotherapy group and the acupuncture group. The intensity of headache was significantly more improved in the physiotherapy group. The improvement of headache intensity persisted unchanged 7-12 months after treatment.     

Cryotherapy for Headache

45 patients with migraine or migraine plus chronic daily headache evaluated the effectiveness of a coldwrap for headache relief. 35.5% judged it not effective, 29% judged it mildly effective, 26.5% found it moderately effective, and 9% judged it completely effective. Previous studies on ice treatment for headache are reviewed.     

Post Gamma Knife Headache: A New Headache Syndrome?

Gamma knife surgery has become an effective alternative to microsurgery in the treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations. In a number of patients, a de novo headache syndrome has been produced after gamma knife surgery. A case report is presented of a 62-year-old man who developed a migrainous type headache 15 months after gamma knife surgery. The current neurosurgical literature has very poor documentation of postsurgical headaches. A review of the literature was made to try to identify a stereotypic "post gamma knife headache," as well as hypothesize about its mechanism of induction.