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

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

35 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-10-27

Study Completion Date

2021-02-24

Brief Summary

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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 well as improve quality of life and perceived self-efficacy over the condition.

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Detailed Description

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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 wait-list control. A battery of self-report measures and a 2-week headache diary will be administered online at baseline (weeks 0 and 1), post-intervention (weeks 7 and 8) and at follow-up (weeks 11 and 12).

Conditions

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Migraine Tension-Type Headache

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Hypnosis + usual care

An online, group-based, single session hypnosis workshop followed by 2 weeks of self hypnosis. Participants will continue with whatever usual care they receive/undertake.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Hypnosis.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Online, group-based, single session hypnosis workshop followed by 2 weeks of self hypnosis.

Usual care

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will be asked to continue with whatever interventions they are already receiving/employing to manage their migraine and tension-type headaches.

Waitlist control + usual care

The control group will receive no intervention beyond whatever usual care they receive/undertake. After the study is complete, they will be offered the option of participating in the hypnosis intervention.

Group Type OTHER

Usual care

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will be asked to continue with whatever interventions they are already receiving/employing to manage their migraine and tension-type headaches.

Interventions

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Hypnosis.

Online, group-based, single session hypnosis workshop followed by 2 weeks of self hypnosis.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Usual care

Participants will be asked to continue with whatever interventions they are already receiving/employing to manage their migraine and tension-type headaches.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 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 Criteria

* 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.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No