Testing a new approach to manage chronic migraine through lifestyle changes

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Pilot Testing of a Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Migraine

['FUNDING_CAREER'] · MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA · NIH-11159272

This study is looking at how making healthy lifestyle changes, like exercising regularly and improving sleep, can help people with chronic migraines feel better without using medication.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_CAREER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorMAYO CLINIC ARIZONA (nih funded)
Locations1 site (SCOTTSDALE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11159272 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on helping individuals with chronic migraines by exploring the effectiveness of health-promoting lifestyle behaviors, such as regular exercise and sleep patterns. The project aims to assess how feasible and acceptable these lifestyle changes are for patients suffering from migraines. By conducting pilot tests, the research will gather data on how these interventions can potentially improve migraine management without relying on medication. The principal investigator, Dr. Yohannes Woldeamanuel, will receive training to develop skills in clinical trials and statistical methods to ensure the study's success.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic migraines who are interested in exploring lifestyle changes as a management strategy.

Not a fit: Patients who are currently managing their migraines effectively with medication may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with effective non-drug options for managing chronic migraines.

How similar studies have performed: While there is growing interest in non-drug treatments for migraines, this specific approach focusing on regular lifestyle behaviors is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Where this research is happening

SCOTTSDALE, 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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