Complementary and Integrative Approaches for Pediatric Headache.
Study Goal
The researchers reviewed the efficacy of integrative medicine, including melatonin, for managing pediatric headaches.
Results Summary
The abstract mentions melatonin as a potential nutraceutical for pediatric headache management but does not provide specific efficacy data. It suggests integrative approaches may be useful but lacks detailed findings on melatonin's effects.
Population
Children with headaches.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vitamin D | neutral | pediatric headache management | children with headaches | - | included as a nutriceutical | #1 |
magnesium | neutral | pediatric headache management | children with headaches | - | included as a nutriceutical | #2 |
coenzyme Q | neutral | pediatric headache management | children with headaches | - | included as a nutriceutical | #3 |
butterbur | neutral | pediatric headache management | children with headaches | - | included as a nutriceutical | #4 |
melatonin | neutral | pediatric headache management | children with headaches | - | included as a nutriceutical | #5 |
Acupuncture | neutral | pediatric headache management | selected patients | - | may be useful | #6 |
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulations (TENS) | neutral | pediatric headache management | selected patients | - | may be useful | #7 |
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) | neutral | pediatric headache management | selected patients | - | may be useful | #8 |
In this article, the use of complementary and integrative medicine for the management of pediatric headache is reviewed. Despite limited numbers of studies for pediatric headaches, children and families seek these services. Integrative medicine focuses on treating the whole person, integrating conventional medicine with mind-body-spirit methods. Nutriceuticals include dietary supplements in the form of vitamins (vitamin D), minerals (magnesium), coenzyme Q, butterbur, and melatonin. Acupuncture, stimulation, physical therapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulations (TENS) or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) may also be useful in selected patients. The efficacy of all these therapeutic alternatives in pediatric headache is presented here. Primary care providers, neurologists, and headache specialists alike need to be informed of such interventions and integrate these approaches, when appropriate, in the management of children with headaches.