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Researchers conducted a prospective, randomized, single-blind trial of the addition of electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback plus thermal biofeedback to relaxation training for treating adults with migraine, tension-type headaches (TTH), or both. Sixty-four patients with migraine, TTH, or both were randomly assigned to relaxation training alone or relaxation plus biofeedback training. Treatment outcomes were assessed through periodic questionnaires completed by the participants and through electronic medical records. Five patients dropped out before treatment completion.
Both groups showed statistically significant decreases in headache frequency and severity and in medication and medical care use. Biofeedback conferred no significant addition…