Behavioral treatment options for chronic migraine management
A Feasibility Clinical Trial Assessing Patient Preference, Optimum Combinations and Sequences of a Multicomponent, Virtually-Delivered Migraine Behavioral Intervention
This study is testing different behavioral treatments for chronic migraines to see if letting people choose their own treatment works better than randomly assigning them one.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stanford, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06170281 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of various behavioral interventions for chronic migraine by allowing participants to choose their treatment or be randomly assigned to one. After a 4-week screening period, eligible participants will be divided into two groups: one that can select from a menu of treatments and another that will be assigned treatments randomly. Over a 12-week period, the frequency of migraines will be monitored to assess the effectiveness of the interventions. The study aims to understand the impact of patient preference on treatment outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have been experiencing chronic migraines for at least one year.
Not a fit: Patients with secondary headache disorders or those under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide personalized behavioral treatment options that significantly reduce migraine frequency for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using behavioral interventions for migraine management, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * have chronic migraine for a minimum of 1-year * aged 18 years and older Exclusion Criteria: * secondary headache disorders * children younger than 18 years old
Where this trial is running
Stanford, California
- Stanford University — Stanford, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yohannes W Woldeamanuel, MD — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Yohannes W Woldeamanuel, MD
- Email: ywoldeam@stanford.edu
- Phone: +1-650-304-6402
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.