Mind Body Intervention for Chronic Migraine Headaches
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Summary
The goal of this exploratory study is to test a mind-body interventional approach for the treatment of chronic migraines. The main goal is to obtain feasibility information on the protocol which has been used in other similar conditions. We will also evaluate multiple measurement tools in order to optimize a follow-up pilot study evaluating the impact of the protocol on migraines.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult (≥ 18 years of age) 2. Previously diagnosed with migraine headache based on ICHD-3 beta criteria 91 3. A score of ≥ 50 on the Headache Impact Test-6 self-report survey (moderate impact) 92 4. Presence of migraine headaches at least 5 days per month 5. Willing to engage in a Mind-Body intervention 6. Willing/able to participate in remote sessions Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known history or suspicion of headaches due to organic cause (e.g. cancer, sinus infection, head trauma, cerebrovascular disease) 2. Diagnosis of other chronic pain syndromes that may cloud assessm…
Interventions
- BehavioralMind-Body Intervention
The mind-body intervention will include regular 1 to 2 hour educational sessions and lectures, as well as supplemental reading material. In addition, individualized sessions will be offered each week for students who have additional questions and/or need additional time with the material.
Locations (2)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, Massachusetts