This study will unpack the behavioral intervention for migraine and determine the optimum combinations. In addition, the study will test preference and self-selection effects during the trial.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* have chronic migraine for a minimum of 1-year
* aged 18 years and older
Exclusion Criteria:
* secondary headache disorders
* children younger than 18 years old
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is described as a 'feasibility' study focused on recruitment and adherence rates rather than proving a treatment works — what does that mean for me in terms of what I might actually gain from participating?
2The trial uses something called a 'Sequential, Multiple Assignment, Double Randomized Preference' design, which sounds complex — can you walk me through what that would actually look like for me week to week, including how many times I might be randomized or switched to a different treatment?
3Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, is it worth waiting for it to open, or are there behavioral or non-medication approaches for my migraines that I could start exploring right now?
4Given that this is a behavioral trial rather than a drug trial, how does it compare to the standard-of-care behavioral options like cognitive behavioral therapy or biofeedback that are already available to me outside of a study?
5If I enroll and find the demands of a multi-phase behavioral study too hard to manage alongside my migraine symptoms and daily life, what would my options be for stepping back or switching to a different treatment approach?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Feasibility in terms of recruitment and adherence rates