SynthesisInternational journal of behavioral medicine2022
Autogenic Training for Reducing Chronic Pain: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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- Effect of Educational and Behavioral Interventions on Medication-Overuse Headache: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Pain research & management · 2026Pooled it
- Psychological interventions for migraine.Nature reviews. Neurology · 2026Review
- A pilot protocol for conditioning music-cued relaxation responses in patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasties.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The Importance of Including Psychophysiological Methods in Psychotherapy.Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback · 2025Review
- Effects of Autogenic Training on Pain Modulation in Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Preliminary Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Psychological/behavioral interventions for emerging adults with chronic pain.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Primary Headaches-A Focused Review.Brain sciences · 2023Review
- Psychological Approaches for Migraine Management.Anesthesiology clinics · 2023Review
- Autogenic Training in Mental Disorders: What Can We Expect?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Review
- The Impact of Listening to Quran Recitation during Pain-Inducing Procedure among Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation Support: An Interventional Study.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAutogenic training (AT) is frequently used as therapeutic approach in multimodal pain therapy. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate the efficacy of AT in individuals suffering from chronic pain in comparison to passive and active control groups.
methodsA comprehensive literature search in Medline, Web of Science, PsycInfo, and PubPsych and manual searches (last search April 7, 2021) were conducted to locate randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Treatment guidelines and references of relevant articles and previous reviews were checked. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Full Text database, DART-Europe E-theses Portal, Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD), and the Theses Database of the German National Library were screened to identify any unpublished material.
resultsA total of 13 eligible studies (k = 15 comparisons) including 576 participants were identified. Random-effects meta-analyses revealed a significantly positive, moderate effect of AT on the primary outcome pain compared to passive control groups (g = 0.58, 95% CI [0.36; 0.79], k = 9, I
conclusionsBeneficial effects of AT on pain reduction were demonstrated, but findings are prone to bias. Furthermore, high methodological quality RCTs are needed to strengthen the promising evidence of AT for individuals with chronic pain.
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