Emotional awareness therapy shows promise for migraine sufferers

NCT ID NCT05837650

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

migraine disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MIGRAINE DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dan Kaufmann

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84117, United States

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