Optimizing Nurse-Delivered Mind and Body Treatment to Reduce Headaches in Children and Teens with Migraine

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a nurse-delivered mind and body intervention for children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 who experience migraine headaches. This study uses a factorial design to test different doses of three treatment components to find the most effective combination for reducing headache days. The study focuses on improving headache management with mind and body skills, addressing the challenge of access to such therapies for young patients. Participants will receive a mind and body skill introduction session lasting either 20 or 40 minutes. They will be assigned to different groups that vary by session duration, type of home practice support an interactive migraine-specific web portal or a handout with explanations and practice plans, and whether they receive a follow-up phone call about four weeks after the session to encourage adherence. These combinations allow researchers to evaluate the best dose of each component within one study. During the 8 weeks following randomization, participants will practice the skills and complete headache diaries. Researchers will assess changes in the number of headache days and headache-related disability using the PedMIDAS questionnaire. The study includes interviews, questionnaires, and adherence monitoring through the web portal or phone calls. The total participation duration covers the treatment period and follow-up assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention components.

Mind Body Balance for Pediatric Migraine