Evaluating a lifestyle intervention for chronic migraine management
Official title: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Pilot Testing of a Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Migraine
Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT05415020 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new lifestyle program to see if it can help people with chronic migraines feel better compared to a control group.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 29, 2022 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05415020 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 years and older who have been experiencing chronic migraine for at least one year.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other headache disorders or those who are pregnant will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a lifestyle behavior protocol designed to manage chronic migraine. Participants will be involved in either a lifestyle behavior protocol or a sham behavior protocol to evaluate outcomes related to chronic migraine. Additionally, the study will explore specific biomolecules in chronic migraine patients who respond positively to the intervention. The findings will help shape a future full-scale behavioral clinical trial targeting chronic migraine control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a non-pharmacological approach to effectively manage chronic migraine symptoms.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using lifestyle interventions for migraine management, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * have chronic migraine for a minimum of 1-year * aged 18 years and older Exclusion Criteria: * other headache disorders including secondary headache disorders * children younger than 18 years old * current pregnancy
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dr. Yohannes W. Woldeamanuel, MD — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Dr. Yohannes W. Woldeamanuel, MD
- Email: Woldeamanuel.YohannesWoubishet@mayo.edu
- Phone: 650-933-3560
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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.