Limiting smartphone use for headache relief
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether reducing smartphone use can help treat primary headaches (migraines or tension headaches) in adults. If you get headaches that aren't caused by another medical condition, this study might be a good fit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with a primary headache (like migraine or tension headache)
- You are willing to stop using your smartphone for a period of time
- You are willing to come back for follow-up visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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