Online program teaching techniques and education to manage migraine
Online TEAM Migraine: Online Techniques and Education Aimed to Manage Migraine
An online, non-drug program offering practical techniques and education to help adults with migraine reduce headache-related impact.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11114074 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you have migraine, this project invites adults to join an online program that teaches practical techniques and education to reduce the daily burden of headaches. Participants across the U.S. will be enrolled in a randomized phase 3 trial that compares the online program to a control condition, with all visits and content delivered remotely. The study will measure changes in migraine impact, examine how the program works, and collect information to support wider national rollout. This work builds on earlier smaller trials that were effective but limited by in-person delivery and aims to make the approach available to more people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults (21+) with a history of migraine who have regular internet access and are interested in non-drug self-management approaches are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who need urgent medical or procedural treatments, have conditions requiring specialized in-person care, or cannot use online programs (no internet or major tech barriers) may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could provide an accessible, non-opioid option that lowers headache impact and reduces reliance on medications.
How similar studies have performed: Prior smaller randomized trials of behavioral and education programs showed promise in-person, but large-scale online delivery remains relatively new and less tested.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wells, Rebecca Erwin — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Wells, Rebecca Erwin
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.