Could a smartphone app beat a paper diary for migraine management?

NCT ID NCT04984720

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a smartphone app that tracks migraine attacks, sends pill reminders, and includes a community blog against a traditional paper diary. About 400 adults with migraine will use both methods in a crossover design. The goal is to see if the app reduces headache impact and improves medication adherence.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Smartphone-based digital application with migraine tracking, pill reminders, and community blog
What this could lead to: If effective, this app could offer a simple, accessible way for people with migraine to better manage their condition and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial, and results may not apply to all migraine patients. The app's benefits over a paper diary may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Medication Adherence migraine disorder

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

MIGRAINE

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Locations

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110029, India

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