RELAXaHEAD: Remote relaxation program for migraine in primary care
RELAXaHEAD: A Behavioral Approach to Remote Migraine Management in Primary Care
This project offers a smartphone app that teaches relaxation and mind-body techniques to people with migraine who get care from primary care providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10888345 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would use a smartphone app called RELAXaHEAD that delivers progressive muscle relaxation and other mind-body techniques tailored for migraine. The team is building on prior pilot work and publications and will expand delivery through primary care using fully remote methods. The program aims to overcome barriers like time, cost, and limited provider availability by letting you practice from home on your own schedule. Researchers will monitor your headache symptoms, app usage, and healthcare visits to see if the app eases migraine burden and improves access to care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults with migraine who receive care in primary care settings and who can use a smartphone (particularly Android) are the best candidates.
Not a fit: People without smartphones, those who require specialized neurologic or procedural treatments for refractory migraine, or those who prefer only in-person therapies may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lower migraine frequency and disability while making effective mind-body treatments easier and less costly to access.
How similar studies have performed: Earlier RELAXaHEAD pilot studies enrolled over 300 patients and produced publications showing feasibility and promising results.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Minen, Mia — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Minen, Mia
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.