Prayer may soothe migraine pain and anxiety, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT07143461
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether prayer can help people with migraines feel less pain and improve anxiety and depression. About 100 adults, half with migraines and half without, took part. They compared the effects of prayer versus reading a neutral text on pain sensitivity and emotional well-being.
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Institute of Psychiatry of the University of São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-903, Brazil
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