Trial Outcomes & Findings for TelemEdiciNe-bAsed Cognitive TherapY for Migraines (NCT NCT04613362)

NCT ID: NCT04613362

Last Updated: 2024-09-19

Results Overview

Daily self-reported migraine headaches using a VA text message protocol

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

80 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3 Months after Baseline

Results posted on

2024-09-19

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited based on physician referral and recruitment cohort lists at 3 VA medical centers between April 2021 and April 2022. The first participant was enrolled on April 22, 2021 and the last participant was enrolled on April 29, 2022. All study procedures were conducted virtually and via telephone.

Of 80 enrolled participants, 57 met inclusion criteria after an initial screening phase and were randomized to treatment. Exclusions were as follows: less than 28 headache diary days completed (n=13), less than 8 headache days per month (n=7), and lost to follow-up (n=3).

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Intervention Period
STARTED
30
27
Intervention Period
Received Intervention
27
17
Intervention Period
Did Not Receive Intervention
3
10
Intervention Period
COMPLETED
30
27
Intervention Period
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
3 Month Follow-up
STARTED
30
27
3 Month Follow-up
COMPLETED
29
25
3 Month Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
1
2
6 Month Follow-up
STARTED
29
25
6 Month Follow-up
COMPLETED
29
24
6 Month Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
3 Month Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
1
2
6 Month Follow-up
Lost to Follow-up
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

TelemEdiciNe-bAsed Cognitive TherapY for Migraines

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=30 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=27 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Total
n=57 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
26 Participants
n=7 Participants
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=7 Participants
40 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
27 Participants
n=7 Participants
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 Months after Baseline

Daily self-reported migraine headaches using a VA text message protocol

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=30 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=27 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Number of Headache Days at 3 Months
Baseline
18.17 headache days
Standard Deviation 7.82
19.19 headache days
Standard Deviation 8.54
Number of Headache Days at 3 Months
3 months
16.47 headache days
Standard Deviation 10.17
18.26 headache days
Standard Deviation 11.05

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: Summary Costs

Costs associated with program implementation

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=30 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=27 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Budget Impact Analysis - Cost of Training (Implementation)
12020.99 dollars
271.57 dollars

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: Summary Time (hours of training)

Time associated with program implementation

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=30 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=27 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Budget Impact Analysis - Time
201.1 hours
4.0 hours

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: Summary Costs

Costs associated with intervention per Veteran

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=30 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=27 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Budget Impact Analysis - Cost Per Veteran
194.46 dollars
Standard Deviation 107.47
113.52 dollars
Standard Deviation 210.40

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 3 months, 6 months

Population: The number analyzed in one or more rows differs from overall number analyzed because some participants chose to not complete the survey.

The MSQ is a 14-item measure of headache-related quality of life. Higher scores indicate a higher quality of life. Unscaled scores range from 0 to 70.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=24 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=24 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Migraine-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MSQ)
3 months
48.39 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.07
57.06 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 19.36
Migraine-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MSQ)
6 months
48.79 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.29
53.32 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.72

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 3 and 6 months

Population: The number analyzed in one or more rows differs from overall number analyzed because some participants chose to not complete the survey.

The MIDAS is a 5-item, self-report measure of disability related to headache based on number of missed or significantly limited activity days due to headache in school or paid work, household work, and family, social, or leisure activities. Responses are categorized as follows: little or no disability (0-5), mild disability (6-10), moderate disability (11-20), and severe disability (21+). Scale has a range from 0 to 270, with a higher score indicating a worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=23 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=22 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS)
3 months
83.09 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 68.72
64.94 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 47.59
Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS)
6 months
63.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 61.88
68.68 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 61.40

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 3 and 6 months

Population: The number analyzed in one or more rows differs from overall number analyzed because some participants chose to not complete the survey.

The HPCS is a modified version of the validated Pain Catastrophizing Scale (substitutes "headache" for "pain" in the questions). The HPCS is a 13-item measure used to assess catastrophic thinking related to headache. Item responses range from 0 to 4 (0 = not at all, 4 = all the time). Total scores range from 0 to 52, with higher scores indicating higher levels of catastrophizing.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=23 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=22 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Headache-specific Pain Catastrophizing Scale (HPCS)
3 months
26.69 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.05
20.88 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.69
Headache-specific Pain Catastrophizing Scale (HPCS)
6 months
23.55 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.57
23.84 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.66

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 3 and 6 months

Population: The number analyzed in one or more rows differs from overall number analyzed because some participants chose to not complete the survey.

The HMSE is a 25-item measure used to assess a participant's perception of their ability to take actions to prevent and manage their headaches and headache-related disability. Item responses range from 1 to 7 (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree). Total scores range from 25 to 175 with higher scores indicating higher levels of headache management self-efficacy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=24 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=22 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Headache Management Self-Efficacy Scale (HMSE)
3 months
101.09 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.16
113.39 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 19.37
Headache Management Self-Efficacy Scale (HMSE)
6 months
103.97 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 31.04
111.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.15

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: This measure was only collected at baseline. The number analyzed in one or more rows differs from overall number analyzed because some participants chose to not complete the survey.

The PCL is a validated 20-item, self-report measure of PTSD symptoms. Items are rated from 0 to 4 (0 = not at all, 4 = extremely). Total scores range from 0-80. Higher scores indicate higher post-traumatic stress symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=24 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=24 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
PCL-5 (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist)
33.29 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.62
29.25 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.67

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 3 and 6 months

Population: The number analyzed in one or more rows differs from overall number analyzed because some participants chose to not complete the survey.

The PHQ-9 is a reliable and well-validated self-report measure of depressive symptom severity and suicide risk based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria. Items are rated from 0 to 3 (0 = not at all, 3 = nearly every day). Total scores range from 0 to 27. Totals are categorized as follows: none-minimal (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), moderately severe (15-19), and severe (20-27).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=22 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=23 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Patient Health Questionnaire - PHQ-9
3 months
9.27 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.28
10.83 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.11
Patient Health Questionnaire - PHQ-9
6 months
8.61 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.46
7.88 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.88

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 3 and 6 months

Population: The number analyzed in one or more rows differs from overall number analyzed because some participants chose to not complete the survey.

The GAD-7 is a reliable and validated 7-item, self-report measure of anxiety. Items are rated from 0 to 3 (0 = not at all, 3 = nearly every day). Total scores range from 0 to 21 and are categorized as follows: none-minimal (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), and severe (15-21) anxious symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=23 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=21 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)
3 months
9.04 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.43
6.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.17
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)
6 months
8.30 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.28
8.90 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.99

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 3 and 6 months

Population: The number analyzed in one or more rows differs from overall number analyzed because some participants chose to not complete the survey.

The VR-12 is a 12-item measure used to assess health related quality of life and to produce physical and mental health component scores. The 12 items are summed into a physical component score (PCS) and a mental component score (MCS). Both the PCS and MCS scores are transformed to a scale with a range of 1-100. A higher score indicates better health.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=23 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=22 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Veterans RAND 12 (VR-12)
Physical Component Scale - 3 months
41.84 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.14
41.94 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.15
Veterans RAND 12 (VR-12)
Physical Component Scale - 6 months
39.93 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.90
40.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.85
Veterans RAND 12 (VR-12)
Mental Component Scale - 3 months
34.56 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.15
34.81 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.95
Veterans RAND 12 (VR-12)
Mental Component Scale - 6 months
35.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.78
38.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.15

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 3 and 6 months

Population: The number analyzed in one or more rows differs from overall number analyzed because some participants chose to not complete the survey.

The ISI is a 7-item measure of the participant's perceptions of their insomnia, such as severity of sleep-onset and sleep maintenance difficulties. Items are rated from 0 to 4 (0 = not at all, 4 = very much). Total scores range from 0 to 28. Totals are categorized as follows: no clinically significant insomnia (0-7), subthreshold insomnia (8-14), clinical insomnia (moderately severe) (15-21), clinical insomnia (severe) (22-28).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=23 Participants
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=21 Participants
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
3 months
16.35 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.44
13.28 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.45
Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
6 months
16.91 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.74
14.86 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.48

Adverse Events

TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 13 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Behavioral Usual Care

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 10 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=30 participants at risk
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=27 participants at risk
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Gastrointestinal disorders
colitis
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Gastrointestinal disorders
stomach pain
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Gastrointestinal disorders
bowel obstruction
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Infections and infestations
flu
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine
n=30 participants at risk
Six sessions of standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine headaches will be delivered by a clinical health psychologist via telehealth platform. All patients have access to a set of standardized educational, headache self-management materials. TENACITY Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Clinical health psychology therapy delivered via telehealth
Behavioral Usual Care
n=27 participants at risk
Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW. Behavioral usual care will be delivered by clinicians for patients with diagnosed chronic migraine. Behavioral Usual Care: Behavioral usual care may include outpatient clinic-based health psychology in the VA or Community Care, or mindfulness sessions with LCSW.
Immune system disorders
allergic reaction
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
arm/leg pain
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
arthritis
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
asthma
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
back pain
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Cardiac disorders
chest pain
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Gastrointestinal disorders
GERD
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Infections and infestations
COVID
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
11.1%
3/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
General disorders
dehydration
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Psychiatric disorders
depressive symptoms
6.7%
2/30 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhea
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
fall
6.7%
2/30 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Infections and infestations
fever
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Infections and infestations
flu
6.7%
2/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
foot pain
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Gastrointestinal disorders
hernia
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Immune system disorders
hives
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
General disorders
insomnia
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Cardiac disorders
irregular heartbeat
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
leg pain
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
General disorders
migraine
3.3%
1/30 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
pain symptoms
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
7.4%
2/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
plantar wart
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Psychiatric disorders
PTSD
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
rash
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
shoulder pain
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Infections and infestations
sinus infection
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Infections and infestations
stomach virus
0.00%
0/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
3.7%
1/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
superficial burn
3.3%
1/30 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.
0.00%
0/27 • Adverse event data were collected up to 7 months after participants started treatment which was the end of the study period.
Adverse event collection was performed by participant self-reporting to study personnel.

Additional Information

Dr. Teresa Damush

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center

Phone: 317-988-4277

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place