Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal of Advanced Nursing
5 years ago

Randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention on migraine: A study protocol

Anice George, Baby S Nayak, Kurupath Radhakrishnan, Vishnu Renjith, Elsa Sanatombi Devi, Elissa Ladd, Aparna Pai
Aim To describe a randomized controlled trial protocol that evaluates the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention in improving the outcomes (quality of life, disability, intensity, frequency and duration) of patients with migraine. Background Migraine affects various facets of Quality of Life and results in moderate to high levels of disability among migraineurs. Migraine pain can be intense and unremitting that can interfere with the daily routine and reduce the ability to think and function normally. Many people can lower their risk of a migraine by simply avoiding stress, getting enough sleep, eating regularly and by avoiding triggers. Hence, the present study aims at evaluating the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention in managing migraine headaches. The multicomponent intervention includes behavioral lifestyle modification program and sessions of pranayama (a form of yogic breathing exercise). Design The study is a prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blinded trial with parallel arms. Methods The study participants are randomized to intervention and control arms. The participants randomized to the intervention arm would receive the specific multicomponent intervention based on the protocol. The participants in the control arm would receive routine care. They are followed up for 24 weeks and the outcomes are assessed. Discussion Various studies report that non-pharmacological therapies and integrative therapies play a major role in the management of migraine headaches. The findings of the study are expected to open up new horizons in health care arena emphasizing the use of non-pharmacological therapy for less focused areas of primary care health problems such as migraine. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Publisher URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi

DOI: 10.1111/jan.13478

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