Heartrate variability biofeedback for migraine using a smartphone application and sensor: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although hand temperature and electromyograph biofeedback have evidence for migraine prevention, to date, no study has evaluated heartrate variability (HRV) biofeedback for migraine.

Methods

2-arm randomized trial comparing an 8-week app-based HRV biofeedback (HeartMath) to waitlist control. Feasibility/acceptability outcomes included number and duration of sessions, satisfaction, barriers and adverse events. Primary clinical outcome was Migraine-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MSQv2).

Results

There were 52 participants (26/arm). On average, participants randomized to the Hearthmath group completed 29 sessions (SD = 29, range: 2-86) with an average length of 6:43 min over 36 days (SD = 27, range: 0, 88) before discontinuing. 9/29 reported technolo

SUBMITTER: Minen MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8721520 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature