Behavioral interventions for migraine prevention: A systematic review and meta-analysis

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39968795/ An AHRQ-funded evidence review found that multicomponent interventions that include cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation training or mindfulness may reduce migraine frequency in adults. Education alone that targets behavior might help with migraine-related disability. Researchers analyzed 50 studies with more than 6,000 adults and 13 studies with about 1,400 children to examine whether behavioral therapies can help prevent migraines. In children, a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback and relaxation training seemed to work better than behavior-targeting education alone. Researchers recommended more studies using digital and telehealth approaches to confirm these findings and guide treatment decisions. Access the abstract in the journal Headache and the associated AHRQ systematic review. Behavioral Interventions for Migraine Prevention https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/behavioral-interventions-migraine-prevention/research