Sleep Duration's Impact on Migraine Frequency and Severity

Research Summary

A study from the Headache Assessment via a Digital Platform in the United States (HeAD-US) examined the link between sleep duration and migraine frequency and disability. Published in medRxiv, this research analyzed data from 6,267 adult users of the Migraine Buddy App, predominantly women, with an average age of 42 years. Participants reported sleep duration, categorized as short (≤6 hours), normal (7-9 hours), and long (≥10 hours). Findings revealed that short and long sleepers had more frequent and disabling migraines compared to normal sleepers. Short sleep was associated with 1.3 extra headache days monthly, while long sleep was linked to 3 extra days. Stress partially mediated these effects. Unhealthy sleep duration, especially long sleep, significantly increased migraine burden.

Study Details

📄 Title: The association between sleep duration with migraine frequency, disability and perceived stress in the Headache Assessment via a Digital platform in United States (HeAD-US) Study.

👥 Research Team: Vgontzas A et al.

📚 Published In: medRxiv

📅 Publication Date: 2025 Oct 24

⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This summary is generated automatically from recent migraine research. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.