Improving migraine management in children with sleep issues

Enhancing Efficacy of Migraine Self-Management in Children with Comorbid Insomnia

NIH-funded research Seattle Children's Hospital · NIH-10823337

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 typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionSeattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Seattle, United States)
Project IDNIH-10823337 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who experience migraines and have comorbid insomnia symptoms.

Not a fit: Patients who do not suffer from migraines or insomnia may not receive any benefit from this research.

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 performed: 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

Seattle, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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