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Mind Body Intervention for Chronic Migraine Headaches

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About This Trial

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.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 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 Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 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 assessments (e.g. fibromyalgia, chronic idiopathic neck pain) 3. Diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia 4. Active addiction disorder, e.g. cocaine or IV heroin use, that would interfere with study participation 5. Major psychiatric comorbidity (e.g., schizophrenia). Anxiety and mild-moderate depression are not considered exclusions. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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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 assessments (e.g. fibromyalgia, chronic idiopathic neck pain) 3. Diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia 4. Active addiction disorder, e.g. cocaine or IV heroin use, that would interfere with study participation 5. Major psychiatric comorbidity (e.g., schizophrenia). Anxiety and mild-moderate depression are not considered exclusions.

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Mind-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 Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States