Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as Migraine Intervention: a Randomized Waitlist Controlled Trial
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine December 21, 2021 K. Simshäuser, R. Pohl, P. Behrens et al.
A migraine-specific adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) reduced headache frequency and improved psychological functioning in a randomized controlled trial with 54 migraine patients. The intervention did not significantly improve the primary outcome of headache-related impairment compared to a waitlist control. Secondary outcomes showed small-to-medium improvements in perceived stress, anxiety, rumination, and catastrophizing. Participants reported high contentment and achievement of personal goals. Effects were assessed at post-intervention and at a 7-month follow-up for the intervention group.