Basic Body Awareness Therapy for Migraine
Official title: Examining the Effectiveness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy in Individuals With Migraine
Run by Mustafa Kemal University · NCT07328685 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A basic body awareness program combined with lifestyle tips is being tried to see if it helps people with migraine improve disability, sleep, and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mustafa Kemal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Antakya, Hatay) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07328685 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 18–55 with migraine experiencing ≥3 attacks per month who are willing to participate and not currently practicing meditation, yoga, or mindfulness.
✕Probably not a fit
People who do not respond to body-awareness approaches or who have exclusion criteria may not see benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This trial tests a biopsychosocial approach called basic body awareness therapy for adults with migraine. Participants will undergo a structured body awareness program alongside lifestyle recommendations, with outcomes measured before and after an 8-week period. Changes in functional status are tracked with MIDAS, sleep quality with the Jenkins Sleep Scale, and overall quality of life with the Headache Impact Test. The study is conducted at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, with adults aged 18–55 who experience at least three migraine attacks per month. Interventions include exercise and standard therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience reduced migraine-related disability, better sleep, and improved quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in headache treatment supports the potential of biopsychosocial approaches like body awareness for improving symptoms.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with migraine, * Experiencing at least 3 migraine attacks per month, * Between the ages of 18 and 55 and who volunteer to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * History of secondary headaches, * Being pregnant, * Having any other neurological disease besides migraine, * Having other secondary headaches in addition to migraine, * History of malignancy, * Regularly practicing meditation, yoga, or mindfulness-based practices.
Where it's running
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Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
Antakya, Hatay, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yasemin Karaaslan, PhD
- Email: ptyasemindeveci@gmail.com
- Phone: 0535 845 96 25
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.