Comparison of two behavioral treatments for migraine in women who are overweight
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| Study Type |
| Migraine treatment study for women who are overweight |
| Study Purpose |
| Two behavioral treatments for migraine, (1) Behavioral Weight Loss, focused exclusively on changing weight-related behaviors, and (2) Healthy Living for Migraine Relief, focused on a broad range of migraine-related behaviors, will be compared to determine which is most effective for reducing headache frequency in overweight women who have migraine. |
| Study Design |
| Participants are randomly assigned to 16 weekly group sessions of either: 1) Behavioral Weight Loss treatment or 2) Healthy Living for Migraine Relief. Participants who are assigned to Behavioral Weight Loss treatment will be taught strategies that focus on eating fewer calories and increasing physical activity in order to lose weight. Participants who are assigned to Healthy Living for Migraine Relief will receive education and instruction on migraine control and prevention, standard medications to treat and prevent migraine headaches, and various behavioral and alternative treatments. Participants in both groups will be given a smartphone to keep track of their headaches for 4 weeks prior to treatment, after the treatment, and at the end of a 16-week follow-up period. |
| Study Requirements |
| To be initially eligible for the study, you must be a woman who is 18 to 50 years old, obese, and suffers from migraine headaches. For more information on eligibility requirements, please call us at 401-793-8940. |
| Study Benefits |
| Participants who are assigned to Behavioral Weight Loss treatment will receive skills training and support for building healthy eating and physical activity habits. Weight loss is a possible benefit, but not guaranteed. Participants who are assigned to Healthy Living for Migraine Relief will receive education and skills for migraine control and prevention. Reduction in frequency of migraine headaches is a possible benefit for participants in both groups, but not guaranteed. |
| Study Contact |
Call 401-793-8940 to learn more about this study, and to find out if you are eligible to participate. .
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