Online techniques to help manage migraine symptoms
Online TEAM Migraine: Online Techniques and Education Aimed to Manage Migraine
This study is testing online mindfulness techniques to help people with migraines manage their symptoms better and improve their quality of life, making it easier for those who can't attend in-person classes.
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-10886748 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing online mindfulness-based techniques to help individuals manage their migraine symptoms more effectively. It aims to address the significant disability caused by migraines, which affect millions of Americans. By utilizing flexible online options, the study seeks to improve accessibility for patients who may struggle to attend in-person classes. The approach includes mindfulness-based stress reduction, which targets stress, a major trigger for migraines, and aims to enhance patients' overall quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience migraines and are seeking alternative management techniques.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience migraines or have other underlying conditions that complicate migraine management may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with effective, accessible strategies to reduce migraine-related disability and improve their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can significantly improve outcomes for patients with migraines, indicating a promising approach.
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.