Meditation may tame migraines: new study tests transcendental technique

NCT ID NCT06695156

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Maharishi International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether the Transcendental Meditation technique can reduce how often migraines happen and how much they interfere with daily life. Thirty adults with migraines will practice meditation twice a day for 20 minutes over three months while continuing their usual care. Researchers will track changes in migraine frequency, disability, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Transcendental Meditation technique
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease migraine symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early pilot study with no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The meditation requires a significant time commitment (40 minutes daily).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

migraine disorder migraine without aura

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MIGRAINE MIGRAINE WITH OR WITHOUT AURA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Georgetown Headache Center and DC area

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20036, United States

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