Testing a new approach to manage chronic migraine through lifestyle changes
Official title: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Pilot Testing of a Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Migraine
Funded at Mayo Clinic Arizona · NIH-11159272 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $240,354 |
| NIH project number | 7K01NS124911-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11159272 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic migraines who are interested in exploring lifestyle changes as a management strategy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are currently managing their migraines effectively with medication may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Woldeamanuel, Yohannes Woubishet — Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Study coordinator: Woldeamanuel, Yohannes Woubishet
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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.