Chiropractic care for reducing migraine frequency and severity
Official title: Chiropractic Care for Episodic Migraine
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-11181500 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $535,738 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AT012228-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11181500 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adult women who experience episodic migraines and are interested in non-drug treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience migraines or those who prefer traditional pharmacologic treatments may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.