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Feasibility Assessment of a Mobile App for Managing Migraines in Adolescents: A Single-Arm Trial

  • By

  • Amy E Noser

  • Abigail S Robbertz

  • James Peugh

  • Marielle Kabbouche

  • Joanne Kacperski

  • Scott W Powers

  • Andrew D Hershey

  • Kevin A Hommel

  • November 5, 2024

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Objective:

To evaluate the feasibility, satisfaction, and preliminary clinical signals of the Easeday mobile app for reducing headaches in adolescents with migraines, focusing on both user engagement and clinical outcomes.

Key Findings:
  • 83% of recruited patients enrolled, and 90% completed the intervention.
  • Participants used the app for an average of 11.28 days and completed 29 of 50 modules.
  • Improvements were noted in anxiety, pain catastrophizing, and functional disability with medium-to-large effect sizes, indicating potential clinical relevance.
Interpretation:

The Easeday app was feasible and well-received by adolescents, showing potential benefits in managing migraine-related symptoms.

Limitations:
  • Limited treatment duration.
  • Lack of diagnostic and racial/ethnic diversity in the sample, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Conclusion:

The study suggests that adolescents are interested in using digital health tools for migraine management, warranting further research to address usability and enhance treatment duration.

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