Status:

COMPLETED

An Evaluation of Brief Online Hypnosis for Migraine and Tension-type Headaches

Lead Sponsor:

Canterbury Christ Church University

Conditions:

Migraine

Tension-Type Headache

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to conduct an initial evaluation of whether a single, online, group-based session of hypnosis followed by self-hypnosis can decrease symptoms of migraine and tension-type headaches as ...

Detailed Description

This study is a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing a single, online, group-based session of hypnosis followed by self-hypnosis for people with migraines or tension-type headaches with a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Self-reported diagnosis of migraine or tension-type headaches from a General Practitioner (i.e. family physician) and/or specialist physician.
  • Score above the cut-off for either migraine or tension-type headache on the Headache Screening Questionnaire.
  • Have experienced at least one headache every two weeks over the last 3 months.
  • Otherwise healthy physically and mentally.
  • Able to understand written and spoken English.
  • Have the IT equipment necessary to access Zoom videoconferencing and the Qualtrics survey system.

Exclusion

  • Substantial medical or psychiatric co-morbidities including diagnoses of epilepsy, psychosis or personality disorder, and/or taking psychiatric medication.
  • A diagnosis of medication overuse headache.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 27 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 24 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

35 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04523311

Start Date

October 27 2020

End Date

February 24 2021

Last Update

July 27 2021

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Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

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