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| Author/Association: | Schattner P, Randerson D |
| Title: | Tiger Balm as a treatment of tension headache. A clinical trial in general practice |
| Source: | Australian Family Physician 1996 Feb;25(2):216-222 |
| Method: | clinical trial |
| Method Score: | 3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
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| Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of a topical medication, Tiger Balm, in the treatment of acute tension headache. DESIGN: Randomised, double blind, three group comparison. SETTING: Patients were recruited by newspaper advertisements and general practitioners who were also responsible for enrolment. Pre-treatment assessments took place in seven general practices. INTERVENTION: Groups were given either Tiger Balm, topical placebo or paracetamol. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Headache severity and medication relief scales were measured by self-report. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) in headache relief between Tiger Balm and placebo. The difference between Tiger Balm and medication was not significant. Full text (sometimes free) may be available at these link(s):  help |
