The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of manual acupuncture between 2 types of points in decreasing tension-type headache symptoms of healthcare workers in Dr.Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of manual acupuncture therapy between auricular points and body points in improving tension-type headache symptoms based on a headache diary which is consisting of intensity and frequency of headache days, a short form-36 questionnaire, and an examination of the press pressure threshold on eight pericranial muscles. If the use of auricular points is proven to be superior, then this method will benefit the patient more because it is more efficient and can be used as a protocol for providing therapy to patients with tension-type headache.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
46
Manual acupuncture using filiform needles
Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital
Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
Headache intensity
Headache intensity is recorded in the headache diary, measured by a visual analog score (VAS) consisting of a straight horizontal line numbered 0-100 millimeters (mm) and a description at each end (no pain at 0 mm and very severe pain at 100 mm), then the patient is asked to point a point on the line that corresponds to the degree of pain
Time frame: 6 weeks
Frequency of headache day
Frequency of headache day is recorded in the headache diary, as assessed by the presence of headaches \> 30 minutes/day.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)
PPT is the minimum applied force that can induce pain, in each of 4 bilateral areas: the suboccipital muscle (the insertion of the trapezius muscle), the mid-upper trapezius muscle, the temporal muscle and the splenius capitis muscle. Measurements using the "Weigner" algometer. Measurements in one area were carried out 3 times, with the result being the average of the three.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Short form-36 questionnaire (SF-36)
SF-36 is a questionnaire to assess a person's quality of life which consists of 36 questions divided into 8 scales with the results of 2 summary measures, namely physical and mental health. Assessments were carried out using the SF-36 software for scores ranging from 0-100 (0=worst state of health and 100=best state of health). The mean score of 50 was articulated as the normative value for all scales
Time frame: 6 weeks
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