In 2016, a scientific study into migraines and acupuncture was carried out. The results were interesting, if mixed. This particular research found that there was a beneficial effect from the practice among people who suffered from high tension types of headache. When a group who received true acupuncturists' treatments was compared to those who had a sham version of the treatment instead, however, the beneficial effect was not very pronounced. In other words, although it seems to help, there is little more than a placebo effect going on. Another study conducted four years before did find a more substantial effect in treating migraines, however, although it cited some concerns over patient safety. Overall, many people have been treated for migraines with the practice, and some will claim almost total success.