Tension-type headache

Headache Classification Committee of the International Society: Classification and Diagnostic criteria for headache disorders, cranial neuralgias and facial pain. Cephalalgia 1988, 8(suppl 7):1–98.

Leston JA: Migraine and tension-type headache are not separate disorders. Cephalalgia 1996, 16:220–223.

Rasmussen BK: Migraine and tension-type headache are separate disorders. Cephalalgia 1996, 16:217–220.

Rasmussen BK, Jensen R, Schroll M, Olesen J: Epidemiology of headache in a general population—a prevalence study. J Clin Epidemiol 1991, 44:1147–1157.

Goebel H, Petersen-Braun M, Soyka D: The epidemiology of headache in Germany: a nationwide survey of a representative sample on the basis of the headache classification of the International Headache Society. Cephalalgia 1994, 14:97–106.

Schwartz BS, Stewart WF, Simon D, Lipton RB: Epidemiology of tension-type headache. JAMA 1998, 279:381–383. A large and very well-conducted epidemiologic survey.

Rasmussen BK: Migraine and tension-type headache in a general population: precipitating factors, female hormones, sleep pattern and relation to lifestyle. Pain 1993, 53:65–72.

Ulrich V, Russell MB, Jensen R, Olesen J: A comparison of tension-type headache in migraineurs and in non-migraineurs: a population-based study. Pain 1996, 67:501–506.

Russell M, Rasmussen BK, Brennum J, et al.: Presentation of a new instrument: the diagnostic headache diary. Cephalalgia 1992, 12:369–374.

HolroydKA, Stensland M, Lipchik GL, et al.: Psychosocial correlates and impact of chronic tension-type headache. Headache 2000, 40:3–16. A very large and extensive study.

Jensen R, Bendtsen L, Olesen J: Muscular factors are of importance in tension-type headache. Headache 1998, 38:10–17.

BendtsenL, Jensen R, Olesen J: Qualitatively altered nociception in chronic myofascial pain. Pain 1996, 65:259–264. Class I evidence for a an altered qualitative pain perception in chronic pain patients.

Jensen R: Pathophysiological mechanisms of tensiontype headache: a review of epidemiological and experimental studies. Cephalalgia 1999, 19:602–621. An extensive discussion of the possible pathophysiologic mechanisms based on eight epidemiologic and clinical studies, and a review of the literature.

SchniederP, Aull S, Baumgartner C, et al.: Long-term outcome of patients with headache and drug abuse after inpatient withdrawal: five year follow-up. Cephalalgia 1996, 16:481–485. A very systematic, interesting study that is highly relevant for all headache specialists.

Gaist D, Tsiropoulos, Sindrup SH, et al.: Inappropriate use of sumatriptan: population based register and interview study. BMJ 1998, 316:1352–1353. Excellent use of epidemiologic data. A very important paper in the triptan-age.

MathewN, Schoenen J: Acute pharmacotherapy of tension-type headache. In The Headaches, edn 2. Edited by Olesen J, Tfelt-Hansen K, Welch MA. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins; 2000:661–666. A complementary, high quality review of numerous treatment studies through past decades.

Langemark M, M, Olesen J: Effervescent ASA versus solid ASA in the treatment of TTH: a double blind, placebo controlled study. Headache 1987, 27:90–95.

Peters BH, Fraim CJ, Masel BE: Comparision of 650 mg aspirin and 1000 mg acetaminophen with each other and with placebo in moderately severe headache. Am J Med 1983, 74:36–42.

Dahlhöf CGH, Jacobs LD: Ketoprofen, paracetamol and placebo in the treatment of episodic tension-type headache. Cephalalgia 1998, 16:117–123.

SteinerTJ, Lange R: Ketoprofen (25 mg) in the symptomatic treatment of episodic tension-type headache: double blind placebo-controlled comparison with acetaminophen (1000 mg). Cephalagia 1998, 18:38–43. A very systematic treatment study in which sound methodology is applied.

Van Gerven JMA, Schoemaker RC, Jacobs LD, et al.: Self medication of a single episode of tension-type headache with ketoprofen, ibuprofen and placebo, home-monitored with an electronic patient diary. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1996, 42:475–481.

Lange R, Lentz R: Comparision of ketoprofen, ibuprofen and naproxen sodium in the treatment of tensiontype headache. Drugs Explt Clin Res 1995, 3:89–96.

Harden RN, Rogers D, Fink K, Gracely RH: Controlled trial of ketorolac in tension-type headache. Neurology 1998, 50:507–509.

Packman B, Packman E, Doyle G, et al.: Solubilized ibuprofen: evaluation of onset, relief, and safety of a novel formulations in the treatment of episodic tension-type headache. Headache 2000, 40:561–567. Interesting, well-conducted study.

Fogelholm R, Murros K: Tizanidine in chronic tensiontype headache: a placebo controlled double-blind cross-over study. Headache 1992, 32:509–513.

Brennum J, Kjeldsen M, Olesen J: The 5-HT1-like agonist sumatriptan has a significant effect in chronic tension-type headache. Cephalalgia 1992, 12:375–379.

Brennum J, Brinck T, Schriver L, et al.: Sumatriptan has no clinically relevant effect in the treatment of episodic tension-type headache. Eur J Neurol 1996, 3:23–28.

Cady RK, Gutterman D, Saiers JA, Beach ME: Responsiveness of non-IHS-migraine and tension-type headache to sumatriptan. Cephalagia 1997, 17:588–590.

Mathew N, Bendtsen L: Prophylactic pharmacotherapy of tension-type headache. In The Headaches, edn 2. Edited by Olesen J, Tfelt-Hansen K, Welch MA. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins; 2000:667–673. omplementary and interesting review of numerous treatment studies through past decades.

Bendtsen, Jensen R, Olesen J: A nonselective (amitriptyline), but not a selective (citalopram), serotonin reuptake inhibitor is effective in the prophylactic treatment of chronic tension-type headache. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 1996, 61:285–290.

Oguzhanoglu A, Sahiner T, Kurt T, Akalin O: Use of amitriptyline and fluoxetine in the prophylaxis of migraine and tension-type headaches. Cephalalgia 1999, 19:531–532.

Cerbo R, Barbananti P, Fabbrini G, et al.: Amitriptyline is effective in chronic but not in episodic tension-type headache: Pathogenic implications. Headache 1998, 38:453–457. ell-conducted, controlled study with an interesting hypothesis and discussion.

Langemark M, Olesen J: Sulpiride and paroxetine in the treatment of chronic tension-type headcahe: an explanatory double-blind trial. Headache 1994, 34:20–24.

Mitsikostas DD, Gatzonis S, Thomas A, Ilias A: Buspirone vs amitriptyline in the treatment of chronic tension-type headache. Acta Neurol Scand 1997, 96:247–251.

Lenaerts M, Basting E, Sianard J, Schoenen J: Sodium valproate in severe migraine and tension-type headache: an open study of long-term effect and correlation with blood levels. Acta Neurol Belg 1996, 96:126–129.

Relja M, Korsic M: Treatment of tension-type headache by injections of botulinum toxin type A: double-blind placebo-controlled study. Neurology 1999, 52:A203. eresting and systematic study.

Smuts JA, Baker MK, Smuth HM, et al.: Botulinum toxin type A as prophylactic treatment in chronic tensiontype headache. Cephalalgia 1999, 19:454. eresting, well-designed study.

Rollnik JD, Tanneberger O, Schubert M, et al.: Treatment of tension-type headache with botulinum toxin type A: a double blind placebo controlled study. Headache 2000, 40:300–305.

Bove G, Nielsson N: Spinal manipulation in the treatment of episodic tension-type headache: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 1998, 280:1576–1579. A well-conducted, controlled treatment trial comparing conventional physical therapy with spinal manipulation, with negative results.

Vernon H, McDermaid CS, Hagino C: Systematic review of randomized clinical trials of complimentary/alternative therapies in the treatment of tension-type and cervicogenic headache. Complement Ther Med 1999, 7:142–155. An important review and attempt to validate the numerous alternative therapies offered to patients.

Bogaards MC, Kuile MM: Treatment of recurrent tension headache: a metaanalytic review. Clin J Pain 1994, 10:174–190.

Hansen PE, Hansen JH: Acupunture treatment of chronic tension headache: a controlled cross-over trial. Cephalalgia 1985, 5:137–142.

Tavola T, Gala C, Conte G, Invernizzi G: Traditional Chinese acupunture in tension-type headache: a controlled study. Pain 1992, 48:325–329.

Ahmed HE, White PF, Craig WF, et al.: Use of percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) in the short-term management of headache. Headache 2000, 40:311–315.

MitsikostasDD, Thomas AM.: Comorbidity of headache and depressive disorders. Cephalagia 1999, 19:211–217. A large and well-conducted study of depressive disorders in migraine patients, subjects with tension-type headache, and drug abusers presenting very different prevalences of depression according to the headache diagnosis.

Rasmussen BK: Migraine and TTH in a general population: psychosocial factors. Int J Epidemiol 1992, 21:1138–1143.

Holroyd KA, France JL, Nash JM, Hursey KG: Pain state as artifact in the psychological assessment of recurrent headache sufferers. Pain 1993, 53:229–235.

Carlsson J, Jensen R: Physiotherapy of tension-type headache. In The Headaches. Edited by Olesen J. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins; 2000:651–656.

Hammill JM, Cook TM, Rosecrane JC: Effectiveness of a physical therapy regimen in the treatment of tensiontype headache. Headache 1996, 36:149–153.

Jensen R, Olesen J: Is there an effect of physiotherapy in tension-type headache? Cephalalgia 1995, 15:152.

Ashina M, Bendtsen L, Jensen R, Olesen J: Effect of inhibition of nitric oxide synthase on chronic tension-type headache: a randomised cross-over trial. Lancet 1999, 353:287–289. A very interesting and new principle in headache treatment. The treatment is not clinically relevant, but can pave the way in the future for more specific and long-lasting nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.