Improving migraine management in children with sleep issues
Official title: Enhancing Efficacy of Migraine Self-Management in Children with Comorbid Insomnia
Funded at Seattle Children's Hospital · NIH-10823337 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help kids who have migraines and trouble sleeping by teaching them ways to manage their migraines better through sleep improvement techniques, so they can feel better and enjoy life more.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | April 14, 2020 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $585,904 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD101471-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10823337 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who experience migraines and have comorbid insomnia symptoms.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not suffer from migraines or insomnia may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping children who suffer from migraines and also experience insomnia. It aims to enhance self-management strategies for migraines by integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques specifically designed for insomnia. The study will investigate how improving sleep can lead to better outcomes in managing migraine symptoms. By understanding the relationship between sleep and migraines, the research seeks to provide effective tools for children and their families to cope with these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved migraine management and overall quality of life for children suffering from both migraines and insomnia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that cognitive-behavioral therapy can effectively improve insomnia symptoms in adults with migraines, suggesting potential for success in this pediatric population.
Where this research is happening
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palermo, Tonya M — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Palermo, Tonya M
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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.