Mind and body techniques to help children with migraines
Mind Body Balance for Pediatric Migraine
This study is all about helping kids and teens with chronic migraines learn easy techniques like breathing exercises and relaxation methods to manage their pain better, so they can have fewer headache days and feel more in control, all while making it easier for families and doctors to use these tools together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875673 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on teaching children and adolescents with chronic migraines various mind and body techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and biofeedback. These methods aim to reduce the frequency of headache days and the associated disability by empowering youth to manage their pain through non-pharmacological approaches. The study seeks to make these techniques more accessible by exploring pragmatic delivery methods that can be implemented in outpatient settings. By engaging healthcare providers and families, the research aims to improve the overall management of pediatric migraines.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-11 years who experience chronic migraines.
Not a fit: Patients who do not suffer from migraines or have other neurological disorders unrelated to migraine may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the frequency and severity of migraines in children, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that mind and body approaches can be effective in managing chronic pain in children, indicating a promising avenue for this research.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Powers, Scott W — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Powers, Scott W
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.