Chiropractic care for reducing migraine frequency and severity
Chiropractic Care for Episodic Migraine
This study is looking at how well chiropractic care can help adult women with occasional migraines by trying out a special treatment plan over several visits to see if it can make their headaches less frequent and less painful.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11181500 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of chiropractic care as a non-pharmacologic treatment for episodic migraines in adult women. The study aims to refine and evaluate a multimodal chiropractic intervention over a series of visits, focusing on reducing the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks. By training teams of chiropractors and establishing protocols, the research seeks to prepare for a larger, multi-site trial that could provide more definitive evidence on the benefits of chiropractic care for migraine sufferers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult women who experience episodic migraines and are interested in non-drug treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience migraines or those who prefer traditional pharmacologic treatments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective treatment option for patients suffering from episodic migraines.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results for chiropractic care in managing migraines, indicating potential for success in larger trials.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wayne, Peter Michael — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Wayne, Peter Michael
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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.