Yoga may offer Drug-Free relief for severe headaches

NCT ID NCT07348783

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether doing yoga-based exercises once a week for 8-12 weeks can reduce headache frequency and improve sleep and quality of life in people with chronic migraine or cluster headache. Participants can join online or in person. The goal is to see if yoga can be a helpful add-on to standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
yoga-based exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-risk, drug-free way to reduce headache frequency and improve sleep and well-being for people with chronic migraine or cluster headache.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants. The effect may be small or not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all headache types.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Karolinska Institutet

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    Huddinge, 141 83, Sweden

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