Scientists aim to forecast migraine pain using wearable sensors and early symptoms
NCT ID NCT06459635
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether migraine attacks can be predicted before the headache phase begins. Researchers will monitor people with episodic migraine (10–14 migraine days per month) using a wearable device that tracks heart rate and other body signals, along with a diary of early warning symptoms. The goal is to develop a personalized algorithm that could one day give patients a heads-up before pain strikes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a wearable device or app that warns people with migraine when an attack is about to begin, allowing earlier treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with only 70 participants. The prediction method may not work for everyone or may be too complex for daily use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario de La Princesa
RECRUITINGMadrid, Madrid, 28006, Spain
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