Could a simple lymph drainage massage ease migraines?
NCT ID NCT07425041
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether manual lymphatic drainage, a gentle massage technique, can help people with migraine. Twenty adults aged 20-55 who have at least 4 migraines per month will receive either the massage or standard care. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and quality of life to see if this drug-free approach offers any benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- manual lymphatic drainage
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a gentle, drug-free physiotherapy option to reduce migraine pain and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply widely. It's early-stage and may show no benefit over standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Camilo José Cela
Madrid, 28692, Spain
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