Summary: This study examined the effects of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on tension-type headache (TTH) sufferers. Thirty-five patients were randomly assigned to either an EFT group or a control group, and the EFT group showed significant reductions in headache frequency and intensity, as well as improved quality of life. The study suggests that EFT can be a beneficial non-pharmacological intervention for managing TTH.
Citation and Link: Bougea, A. M., Spandideas, N., Alexopoulos, E. C., Thomaides, T., Chrousos, G. P., & Darviri, C. (2013). Effect of the Emotional Freedom Technique on Perceived Stress, Quality of Life, and Cortisol Salivary Levels in Tension-Type Headache Sufferers: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 9(2), 91-99. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2012.12.005¹ ² This randomized controlled trial