Yoga for chronic migraine and cluster headache
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether yoga-based movements can help reduce headache frequency and improve well-being in people with chronic migraine or cluster headache. You would follow online or in-person yoga instructions at home for several weeks, wear an activity tracker, and provide blood samples.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of chronic migraine or cluster headache (Horton's headache).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You can perform gentle yoga movements at home or in person.
- You have internet access and a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) for online sessions.
- You are willing to wear a wristwatch that tracks activity (actigraphy) and give blood samples if needed.
- You do not have serious health conditions (like uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart failure, or certain mental health disorders) that would interfere with the study.
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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