Phase 1 of Integrated EMDR An Abortive Treatment for Migraine Headaches
Forty-three individuals diagnosed with classic or common migraine headache were randomly assigned to either phase 1 of integrated EMDR treatment or a standard care medication treatment.
Article Abstract
“Forty-three individuals diagnosed with classic or common migraine headache were randomly assigned to either phase 1 of integrated eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) treatment or a standard care medication treatment. Integrated EMDR combines diaphragmatic breathing, cranial compression, and EMDR for abortive migraine treatment. The comparison standard care medication group received various abortive medications, including Demerol, DHE, oral triptans, Excedrin, Fiorinal, Percocet, Toradol, and Vicodin. Participants were treated during mid- to late-stage acute migraine and assessed by an independent evaluator at pretreatment, posttreatment, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 7 days for migraine pain level. Both standard care medication and integrated EMDR treatment groups demonstrated reduced migraine pain levels immediately at posttreatment, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 7 days. However, integrated EMDR treatment reduced or eliminated migraine pain with greater rapidity and showed significantly greater improvement compared to standard care medication immediately posttreatment.
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Article Access
Open Access
Marcus, S. V. (2008). Phase 1 of Integrated EMDR An Abortive Treatment for Migraine Headaches. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(1): 15–25. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.2.1.15
About the Journal
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (JEMDR) is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about EMDR therapy. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR therapy and its application to clinical practice. JEMDR is the official publication of the EMDR International Association.
Date
March 1, 2008
Creator(s)
Steven V. Marcus
Topics
Headaches
Extent
11 pages
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Rights
Copyright © 2008 EMDR International Association
APA Citation
Marcus, S. V. (2008). Phase 1 of Integrated EMDR An Abortive Treatment for Migraine Headaches. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(1): 15–25. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.2.1.15
Series
2
Installment
1
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
RCT
Original Source
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
Access Type
Open Access