Osteopathic treatment for migraines
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether hands-on osteopathic treatment can help reduce migraines. If you're an adult aged 18–50 with frequent migraines, you might benefit from seeing if this non-drug approach eases your symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 50 years old.
- You must have at least 5 migraine episodes that last 4 hours or more, with symptoms like one-sided pain, throbbing, sensitivity to light or sound, nausea or vomiting.
- You must not have had a recent head or neck injury (like a fracture or whiplash) that wasn't fully investigated.
- You must not have serious conditions like cancer, heart disease, stroke, blood clots, or advanced bone thinning.
- You must not be on blood thinners, steroids, or take painkillers (NSAIDs) too often (10–15 days per month).
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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