Koran, SerhatSang, Jeon EunBurcu, PolatArıcı Düz, ÖzgeSarıhan, Aydın2021-11-052021-11-052021Koran, S., Sang, J. E., Burcu, P., Arıcı Düz, Ö. ve Sarıhan, A. (2021). Search for the clinical effectiveness of Korean Tae-Geuk acupuncture therapy in chronic tension-type headache. Revista Internacional de Acupuntura, 15(4). https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acu.2021.1001661887-8369https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acu.2021.100166https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12511/8567Background: Korean acupuncture comes from the far-eastern tradition and has unique approaches to acupuncture point selection. Objectives: There are several types of acupuncture methods. Among these, Tae-Geuk acupuncture and Saam acupuncture adopt five phase characteristics, using five vital points. Cho-sun acupuncture regulates Qi using acupunctures and meridians according to the flow of Qi. In this project, the effects of Korean Tae-Geuk acupuncture on chronic tension-type headache (TTH) were examined. Methods: This study is a randomized controlled study involving sham acupuncture (placebo acupuncture), and everything is clear except for the data processing phase. The purpose of the study; was to measure the safety and efficacy of Korean Tae-Geuk acupuncture in patients with chronic TTH. Groups used; acupunture + traditional pharmacological therapy, traditional pharmacological therapy only and placebo korean acupuncture + traditional pharmacological therapy groups. Seven treatment sessions were applied over a four-week period. Changes in pain and quality of life and side effects were examined during treatment and within 3 months after the completion of treatment. Results were evaluated by using the visual analog scale for pain and pain log records. Results: Korean Tae-Geuk acupuncture is a more effective treatment than placebo and traditional pharmacological treatment in chronic TTH. Korea Tae-Geuk acupuncture showed significant improvement in clinically chronic TTH during treatment and in 3 months follow-up after treatment. Conclusion: Tae-Geuk acupuncture is a treatment branch of Sasang Constitution Medicine. Acupuncture points do not change according to acupuncture practitioner or disease.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessChronic Tension-Type HeadacheComplementary MedicineKorean AcupunctureTae-Geuk AcupunctureArticle15410.1016/j.acu.2021.100166Q4