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Research paper

Non‐pharmacological interventions for prophylaxis of vestibular migraine

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Q1
Mar 2022
Citations: 23
Influential: 1
Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses
90

Study answer

What this study found

Evidence from the included studies is of low or very low certainty, indicating an inadequate basis to determine the effectiveness of the interventions for reducing vestibular migraine symptoms or improving quality of life.

Study & population
Three studies included a total of 319 participants, all diagnosed with vestibular migraine.
Intervention
Non-pharmacological interventions assessed include probiotics, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and vestibular rehabilitation, each compared to a placebo or no treatment.
Key limitation
Small sample sizes, high drop-out rates, and low quality of evidence limit the ability to make definitive conclusions on the efficacy of the interventions evaluated.
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Original abstract

Abstract Background Vestibular migraine is a form of migraine where one of the main features is recurrent attacks of vertigo. These episodes are often associated with other features of migraine, including headache and sensitivity to light or sound. T…