A behavioral approach to managing migraines remotely through a smartphone app.
RELAXaHEAD: A Behavioral Approach to Remote Migraine Management in Primary Care
['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10709496
This study is testing a new smartphone app called 'RELAXaHEAD' that helps people manage their migraines with easy relaxation techniques, making it simpler and more affordable for you to take care of your headaches right from home.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10709496 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a smartphone application called 'RELAXaHEAD' that provides mind-body interventions for migraine management. It aims to make effective treatments more accessible to patients by utilizing a mobile platform, addressing barriers such as time and cost. The approach includes progressive muscle relaxation techniques delivered through the app, allowing patients to engage in self-management of their migraines from home. The study will involve a large number of participants to evaluate the effectiveness of this innovative method in primary care settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults suffering from chronic migraines who are seeking alternative management strategies.
Not a fit: Patients with migraines who prefer traditional in-person treatments or those who do not have access to smartphones may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a convenient and effective tool for managing their migraines, potentially reducing the need for in-person medical visits.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown success in using mobile health applications for migraine management, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MINEN, MIA — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: MINEN, MIA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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