Emotional awareness therapy shows promise for migraine sufferers
NCT ID NCT05837650
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested a new behavioral treatment called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) for people with migraines. Thirty adults with frequent migraines were randomly assigned to either EAET or a control group. The therapy involved 8 weekly online sessions where participants learned to identify and express suppressed emotions. The goal was to see if EAET could reduce the number of migraine days and improve quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new drug-free way to reduce migraine attacks and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires significant time and effort, and it may not work for all migraine types.
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Locations
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Dan Kaufmann
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84117, United States