Mindfulness and brain training for chronic migraines
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This study tests whether a special app (MUSE) that uses brain-sensing and mindfulness exercises can help people with chronic migraines. It's looking for people in Saskatoon who don't meditate regularly and aren't on long-term migraine prevention meds.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with chronic migraines (15 or more headache days per month).
- You live in the Saskatoon area.
- You have a smartphone and internet to use the MUSE app.
- You do not meditate regularly.
- You do not have Raynaud's syndrome or diabetes.
- You are not currently taking a migraine prevention medication for more than 6 months.
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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