The effectiveness of clinical hypnosis on migraine headache symptoms and pain perception.

This study looked at how effective clinical hypnosis is for migraine relief. Researchers tested a specific hypnotherapy program called HPMA on 40 outpatients in Iran. Participants included those with and without aura and chronic migraines. The study had three phases: baseline, intervention, and follow-up. Half of the participants received the HPMA treatment, while the other half waited for treatment. The experimental group attended ten 60-minute sessions of hypnosis every two weeks. Researchers measured pain perception and migraine symptoms using two questionnaires. Results showed that those receiving hypnotherapy reported significantly less pain and fewer migraine symptoms than those in the control group. This suggests that hypnosis could be a helpful tool in managing migraines. Overall, the findings indicate that clinical hypnosis may provide a new approach to treating migraine headaches effectively and improving patients' quality of life. Clinical relevance: This research suggests that hypnosis may effectively reduce migraine symptoms and pain perception, offering a promising treatment option for patients struggling with migraines.