Mind over migraine: therapy cuts headache days

NCT ID NCT03461874

First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to standard migraine medication could reduce monthly headache days in people with frequent migraines (9-14 days per month). 64 adults were randomly assigned to receive either medication alone or medication plus 6 weekly ACT group sessions and 2 booster sessions. The goal was to see if ACT helped lower headache frequency over 12 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico C. Besta, Neuroalgology Unit

    Milan, Milano, 20133, Italy

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