Impact of MBI on Biopsychosocial Factors and QOL in Children With Primary Headaches

Launched by FATIMA JINNAH WOMEN UNIVERSITY · Feb 6, 2025

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Phases of the Study:

-Phase 1: Screening \& Pre-Intervention Assessment Screening of children (ages 8-12) for primary headaches using standardized diagnostic criteria.

Assessment of biopsychosocial variables through validated psychological scales.

-Phase 2: Randomization \& Intervention Random allocation of children into the intervention group, n=30 (receiving Mindfulness-Based Intervention) and control group, n=30 (receiving no intervention).

The intervention group would undergo an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Program, including techniques such as breathing exercises, guided imagery, body ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children aged between 8 to 12 years
• • From an initial survey, those who experience headaches would be screened
• • Children who are able to read and understand the English language, as the assessment instruments are in English, will be included.
• • Both the children and their parents must consent to the child's participation in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Children who are not students will be excluded from the study.
• • Children with any diagnosed genetic disease or disorder, chronic disease, or disability will be excluded.
• • Children with a current or past psychiatric disorder, especially those who have received treatment or medication for such conditions in the past year, will be excluded.
• • Children who have been on any long-term medication for any disease or disorder will be excluded, as this may influence the results of the study.