Title of article :
Comparison between efficacy of imipramine and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the prophylaxis of chronic tension-type headache: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Author/Authors :
Mousavi, Ali Associated Professor of Neurology - Department of Neurology - School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Mirbod, Mohssen Instructor -Department of Physical Therapy - School of Rehabilitation, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Khorvash, Fariborz Assistant Professor of Neurology - Department of Neurology - School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: Chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) is recognized as the most common type of headache and can be
further defined as either episodic or chronic. Regarding the chronic nature of CTTH and intolerance or side effects of
drugs that are used for treatment, other methods of treatment such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
(TENS) has been used as a convenient and available method for treatment and prevention of CTTH. In the current
study, we evaluated the efficacy of the imipramine versus TENS in the prevention of the CTTH as a prospective clinical
trial.
Keywords :
Tension Headache , Treatment , Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation , Imipramine
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
