Can yoga ease severe headaches? small pilot study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07292090
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether yoga-based movements, done online or in person, can help people with chronic migraine or cluster headache. Twenty adults aged 18-65 will participate. The goal is to see if yoga improves headache frequency, sleep quality, and overall well-being when added to standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
yoga-based movements
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a gentle, low-cost complementary therapy to help people with severe headaches feel better and sleep more soundly.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The effect on headache frequency is uncertain.
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Karolinska Institutet
Huddinge, 141 83, Sweden