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Migraines and Meditation

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We are conducting research to see the effect of Transcendental Meditation (TM) on the intensity and frequency of migraines.

About the Study

Title: Exploring the Effect of the Transcendental Meditation® Technique on Migraine Intensity and Frequency: A Single Arm Pilot Study

This single arm pilot study investigates the effect of TM on migraine prevention and management. Participants with a history of migraines will receive training in the TM technique and will be instructed to practice it twice a day with 20 minutes of TM each time. 

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The study aims to contribute to the existing knowledge of alternative medicine and specifically on the effectiveness of TM as a complementary therapy for migraine prevention and management. If the results demonstrate a significant reduction in the frequency, duration, and severity of migraines in the TM group, this research could have important implications for the use of TM as a non-pharmacological treatment option for those suffering with migraines.

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Want to get involved?

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Eligibility

  • Ages 18 to 55

 

  • Diagnosed with migraines (6-14 migraine days/month)

 

  • Willing to learn and practice the Transcendental Meditation technique

What's involved?

  • One month baseline and a three-month study period

 

  • Twice-daily practice of TM

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  • Bi-weekly followup meetings after core training in TM

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  • Data collection

 

  • Evaluation of migraine symptoms, history, patterns, and family history

Benefits

  • ​Potential reduction in migraine intensity and frequency

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  • Opportunity to gain the wide range of mental and physical benefits provided by the TM technique

 

  • Contribute to groundbreaking research in migraine management.

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What is TM?

Transcendental Meditation is an extensively researched, non-religious form of meditation that has been shown to be effective at reducing stress and related conditions.

“ It was hard to explain and for others to understand how difficult it is to live with migraines. I am
so grateful that I came across that Facebook ad (offering TM) that changed my life. I used to
have massive migraines. So far – NO MIGRAINES. If it wasn’t for TM I would have probably been in a mental
health institution for life."

- WF, Alexandria, VA (8 months after learning TM)

Interested in joining our study?

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