[Observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture on no-premonitory migraine at remission stage]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2005 Oct;25(10):679-81.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To observe therapeutic effect of acupuncture on no-premonitory migraine at remission stage.

Methods: The scores of pain extent, attack times, lasting time and accompanied symptoms of headache were investigated before treatment and after treatment of 4 weeks.

Results: After treatment of 4 weeks, the scores of all items had significant changes (P < 0.01). The total effective rate was 95.0%.

Conclusion: Acupuncture has obvious analgesic effect on no-premonitory migraine at remission stage.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Headache
  • Humans
  • Migraine Disorders* / therapy