Prayer may ease migraine pain and boost mood, new study finds

NCT ID NCT07143461

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at whether prayer can change how much pressure people with migraines can tolerate before feeling pain. It also checked if prayer affects anxiety and depression. About 100 people took part, some with migraines and some without. They compared praying to reading a text to see if prayer made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Psychiatry of the University of São Paulo

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-903, Brazil

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