The Effect of a Video-Based Exercise Program on Migraine Symptoms

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a video- and brochure-based physiotherapy and exercise program on migraine symptoms, neck disability, cognitive functions, and quality of life in patients with migraine.

Hypotheses H1: The video-based physiotherapy and exercise program has an effect on migraine symptoms in patients with migraine.

H2: The video-based physiotherapy and exercise program has an effect on neck disability in patients with migraine.

H3: The video-based physiotherapy and exercise program has an effect on cognitive functions in patients with migraine.

H4: The video-based physiotherapy and exercise program has an effect on quality of life in patients with migraine.

H5: The brochure-based physiotherapy and exercise program has an effect on migraine symptoms in patients with migraine.

H6: The brochure-based physiotherapy and exercise program has an effect on neck disability in patients with migraine.

H7: The brochure-based physiotherapy and exercise program has an effect on cognitive functions in patients with migraine.

H8: The brochure-based physiotherapy and exercise program has an effect on quality of life in patients with migraine.

Participants diagnosed with migraine who meet the inclusion criteria and voluntarily agree to participate in the study will be randomly assigned to three groups using block randomization. The study will be conducted online.

Before the intervention, participants will be asked to complete the Demographic Information Form, Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) Questionnaire, Mig-Scog Questionnaire, Neck Disability Index (NDI), and SF-12 Quality of Life Questionnaire via an online Google Form.

Group 1 will receive a video-based physiotherapy and exercise program. Group 2 will receive a brochure-based physiotherapy and exercise program. Group 3 will serve as the control group. Participants in the intervention groups will be instructed to perform the exercises three times per week for 12 weeks, with one session per day, consisting of 10 repetitions for each exercise.

At the end of the 12th week, all assessments will be repeated to evaluate the effects of the intervention.

Conditions

• Migraine
• Exercise

Interventions

OTHER

a video-based physiotherapy and exercise program.

Video-Based Intervention Group: Participants in this group will receive videos detailing migraine triggers, precautionary measures, and a physiotherapy and exercise program. Each exercise will be thoroughly explained by a physiotherapist in the videos, enabling participants to perform the exercises correctly by following the verbal and visual instructions.

OTHER

brochure-based physiotherapy and exercise program.

Brochure-Based Intervention Group: Participants in this group will be provided with brochures that include information on migraine triggers, precautionary measures, and rehabilitation exercises accompanied by visual aids. The exercises will be detailed with written instructions and illustrations. Exercise Program: The exercise program will include self-massage techniques for specific muscle groups, self C1-C2 joint mobilization, cervical region exercises, cognitive exercises, and progressive relaxation exercises for the back and face.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

65 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-02-20

Primary Completion

2025-06-30

Completion

2025-09-30

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations