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K Simshäuser^1,2, R Pohl¹, P Behrens²

¹Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Medical Faculty, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hauptstraße 8, 79104, Freiburg, Germany.

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine

|December 21, 2021

Summary

A migraine-specific Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program reduced headache frequency and improved psychological well-being. While not improving headache-related impairment, the intervention was feasible and well-received by participants.

Keywords:

CBT MBCT Migraine Mindfulness RCT

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Psychology
Mind-Body Interventions

Background:

A pilot study indicated positive effects of a generic mindfulness program for migraine.
A tailored Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program was developed specifically for migraine management.
The study aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this adapted MBCT program.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility of a migraine-specific Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program.
To determine the effectiveness of the adapted MBCT program on migraine parameters and psychological functioning.
To assess participant satisfaction and goal achievement with the intervention.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving 54 migraine patients.
Participants were allocated to either a waitlist control group or the adapted MBCT intervention group.
Outcomes including migraine parameters, psychological functioning, and coping strategies were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and at a 7-month follow-up.

Main Results:

No significant difference in headache-related impairment was observed between groups.
A significant reduction in headache frequency was found in the MBCT group (p=.04).
MBCT demonstrated superiority in reducing perceived stress, anxiety, rumination, and catastrophizing, with small to medium effect sizes.

Conclusions:

The migraine-specific MBCT program is feasible and well-tolerated.
The intervention led to a reduction in headache frequency and improvements in psychological outcomes.
While not improving overall headache-related impairment, the adapted MBCT shows promise for managing migraine symptoms and psychological distress.