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prednisolone and Tension-Type Headache

prednisolone has been researched along with Tension-Type Headache in 1 studies

Prednisolone: A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states.
prednisolone : A glucocorticoid that is prednisone in which the oxo group at position 11 has been reduced to the corresponding beta-hydroxy group. It is a drug metabolite of prednisone.

Tension-Type Headache: A common primary headache disorder, characterized by a dull, non-pulsatile, diffuse, band-like (or vice-like) PAIN of mild to moderate intensity in the HEAD; SCALP; or NECK. The subtypes are classified by frequency and severity of symptoms. There is no clear cause even though it has been associated with MUSCLE CONTRACTION and stress. (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Prednisolone has no effect on withdrawal headache in unselected patients with chronic daily headache and medication overuse."2.73Prednisolone does not reduce withdrawal headache: a randomized, double-blind study. ( Bøe, MG; Mygland, A; Salvesen, R, 2007)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bøe, MG1
Mygland, A1
Salvesen, R1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Medication Overuse Headache: A Randomised Double Blind Study of Prednisolone or Placebo in Withdrawal Therapy (Phase 3), and a Randomised 1 Year Follow up by Neurologist or General Physician After Successful Withdrawal Therapy[NCT00135122]Phase 3100 participants (Actual)Interventional2003-09-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

1 trial available for prednisolone and Tension-Type Headache

ArticleYear
Prednisolone does not reduce withdrawal headache: a randomized, double-blind study.
    Neurology, 2007, Jul-03, Volume: 69, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Analgesics; Anxiety; Combined Modality Therapy; Depression; Double-Blind Me

2007