Migraine Sleep Study (MiSleepS) - The Role of Sleep and Stress as a Trigger in Migraine
The MiSleepS study investigates how sleep disturbances and stress are linked to migraine attacks. Participants wear a device called a WHOOP band, which tracks sleep and body signals, and answer brief daily questions via a smartphone app about their sleep, stress levels, and migraine symptoms. The goal is to identify personal patterns that may contribute to migraine. Based on these insights, participants receive individualized recommendations to improve their sleep and daily routines - aiming to reduce migraine attacks in the long term without medication. The study is conducted at the University Hospital Zurich and is aimed at adults with episodic migraine.
• Adults aged between 18 and 65 years
• Diagnosis of episodic migraine according to The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) criteria confirmed by our headache specialists
• 4 to 14 headache days per month (mean value based on the 3 months prior to study enrollment)
• Ability to give informed consent and to adhere to the study protocol
• Sufficient German language comprehension to follow the study procedures and answer all questions related to the study outcomes
• Stable migraine medication regimen for the past 3 months and throughout the study period