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Exploring the Effect of the Transcendental Meditation® Technique on Migraine Frequency and Functionality: A Single Arm Study
Sponsor: Maharishi International University
Summary
This research will explore the effect of the Transcendental Meditation® Technique on migraine intensity and frequency. It will be a single-arm pilot study involving 30 participants recruited from migraine treatment facilities and support groups in the US.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-08-28
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2025-11-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Meditation
The objective of this study is to assess the safety, feasibility, and effects of the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique in adults with migraines. This study will involve 30 male and female participants recruited from migraine treatment facilities and migraine support groups in the US. The study will span three months, with all participants practicing Transcendental Meditation (TM) while continuing their usual lifestyle and medication regimen. Pre-data will be collected through symptom analysis, headache patterns, and evaluation questionnaires. All potential subjects will use a migraine App for 30 days prior to inclusion in the study, both as a means of assessing migraine status and of ability to adhere to study protocols during the study. In addition, all subjects will take the PHQ-9 to screen for levels of depression that might impair participation in the study. All the subjects will receive TM instruction, followed by bi-weekly
Locations (1)
Georgetown Headache Center and DC area
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States