Biofeedback for preventing tension headaches
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a smartphone app that teaches you biofeedback (a way to relax muscles using sensors) can help prevent tension headaches. You will use the app at home to practice techniques and track your headaches.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have frequent tension headaches (at least 6 days per month) for the past year
- You have a smartphone (iPhone or Android) and have used it for at least 3 months
- You have few or no migraines (no more than 1 per month)
- You can read and understand Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish
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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