Lifestyle changes for chronic migraine
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a lifestyle program (like diet, sleep, stress management, and exercise) to help reduce chronic migraine symptoms. It may help you find ways to feel better without relying on daily medication.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with chronic migraine by a neurologist.
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have no other types of headaches besides migraine.
- You do not have conditions that make exercise unsafe (like severe heart or joint problems).
- You are not pregnant, not on hormone replacement therapy or blood pressure medication, and have not had Botox or dry needling in the past 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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