Can a 10-Minute breathing app tame migraines?
NCT ID NCT07297901
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests an 8-week app-based breathing program that uses heart rate feedback to help people with chronic migraine. Thirty adults will use the app daily for 10 minutes, and researchers will track changes in migraine frequency and psychological well-being. The goal is to see if this low-cost, at-home approach is feasible and effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- heart rate variability biofeedback via a smartphone app
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a convenient, low-cost way to reduce migraine frequency and improve emotional health without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. The breathing program may not work better than a sham control.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
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