Can an online group program help Canadian veterans better manage migraine?
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN13638710 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN13638710 |
| Sponsor | Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
| Funders | Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans |
- Submission date
- 08/03/2026
- Registration date
- 12/03/2026
- Last edited
- 10/03/2026
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Overall study status
- Ongoing
- Condition category
- Nervous System Diseases
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Principal investigator, Scientific, Public
445 Bd de l'Université
Rouyn-Noranda
J9X 5E4
Canada
| Phone | +1 (0) 819 762-0971 ext 2722 |
|---|---|
| Anais.Lacasse@uqat.ca |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional | |
|---|---|---|
| Allocation | Randomized controlled trial | |
| Masking | Open (masking not used) | |
| Control | Active | |
| Assignment | Parallel | |
| Purpose | Treatment, Self management | |
| Scientific title | Impact of an online group-based migraine self-management program for French-speaking Canadian veterans: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial | |
| Study objectives | ||
| Ethics approval(s) |
Approved 20/02/2026, Research Ethics Committee of the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (CÉR-UQAT) (445 Bd de l'Université, Rouyn-Noranda, J9X 5E4, Canada; +1 (0)819 762 0971 ext 2113; CER@uqat.ca), ref: 2026-01_Ferland, Lise | |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Migraine | |
| Intervention | Participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention or control group using a computer-generated randomization sequence created with the online randomization tool Randomizer.org. Participants will first be stratified by sex assigned at birth, and then randomly allocated to either the intervention group or the waitlist control group. Experimental group (intervention): Participants will take part in the Migraine Self-Management Program, delivered online in a group format via Zoom. The program consists of biweekly synchronous workshops facilitated by a qualified healthcare professional (physiotherapist and researcher). A manual (paper and PDF) is provided. Sessions include practical strategies for migraine self-management, education on triggers, coping techniques, and exercises. Attendance will be tracked, and reasons for drop-out will be documented. Participants will also record migraine episodes using a paper calendar or the Migraine Tracker app to support accurate outcome measurement. Control group: Participants on the waitlist will receive informational emails every 2 weeks covering the same topics as the program without the interactive sessions. After 6 months, they will have the option to participate in the full online program. | |
| Intervention type | Behavioural | |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
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| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Pain intensity and pain interference as well as broader health domains measured using PROMIS-29 Profile v2.0 at 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months | |
| Completion date | 30/06/2027 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Age group | Mixed |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Upper age limit | 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 40 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Canadian veterans living with migraine 2. Able to take part in a francophone online group 3. Consent to be part of the study |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not meet the inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 10/03/2026 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2026 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Canada
Study participating centres
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not expected to be made available |
| IPD sharing plan |
Editorial Notes
10/03/2026: Study's existence confirmed by the Research Ethics Committee of the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (CÉR-UQAT).
