Online Mindfulness Therapy Tested for Chronic Migraine and Childhood Stress
Tests online mindfulness therapy in adults with chronic migraine and difficult childhood experiences.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effects of Online Mindfulness Therapy on Pain and Stress in Adults With Chronic Migraine and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Key facts
- Where
- Bucaramanga, ColombiaSee the site
Where in Colombia
- International Hospital of Colombia - Fundación Cardiovascular de ColombiaBucaramanga, ColombiaNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia
- Trial code
- NCT07033520
- Record updated
- 26 June 2025
- Original description
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program in reducing pain, stress-related symptoms, and improving functionality in adults with chronic migraine and a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Participants will be randomly assigned to either the MBCT intervention group or a control group. The intervention is delivered entirely online over eight weeks. The study hypothesizes that MBCT will result in significant improvements in pain perception and stress-related symptoms compared to the control condition.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Pain, Stress-Related Symptoms, and Functionality in Adults With Chronic Migraine and Adverse Childhood Experiences at the International Hospital of Colombia
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program in reducing pain, stress-related symptoms, and improving functionality in adults with chronic migraine and a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Participants will be randomly assigned to either the MBCT intervention group or a control group. The intervention is delivered entirely online over eight weeks. The study hypothesizes that MBCT will result in significant improvements in pain perception and stress-related symptoms compared to the control condition.
Inclusion: Male and female patients aged 18 years or older with a diagnosis of chronic migraine according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3), based on diagnostic criteria updated through 2018; Willingness to participate in online sessions from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the scheduled day of the intervention; Male and female patients with a score of 4 or higher on the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire; Patients who provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Presence of systemic inflammatory disorders, including rheumatic and autoimmune diseases; Active malignancy; Pre-existing neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, metabolic diseases, among others); Diagnosis of terminal illnesses that prevent follow-up over time; Visual, auditory, cognitive, or functional limitations that prevent understanding of therapeutic activities or the ability to perform home tasks; Pregnancy or breastfeeding at the time of the study; Central nervous system tumors.