Can mindfulness cut migraine days? new study explores
NCT ID NCT05003362
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a type of mindfulness training called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) could help women with frequent migraines. 75 women aged 18-65 with 4-14 migraine days per month took part. The main goal was to see if a larger study was possible, but researchers also looked at whether ACT reduced migraine days and disability.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mindfulness training (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help people with migraines have fewer attacks and feel less disabled by them.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early feasibility study with only 75 women, so results may not apply to everyone. It focused on whether the study could be done, not on proving the therapy works.
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Locations
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Brigham and Womens Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02155, United States