Our Research

At Miles for Migraine, our commitment to enhancing the lives of those affected by migraine goes beyond providing support and awareness. We understand the importance of continually advancing our programs to make a meaningful impact. Through our internal research efforts, we constantly explore new avenues and leverage solutions for migraine management and advocacy. Our dedicated research team collaborates with experts in the field to delve into areas such as personalized treatment options, patient support systems, and advocacy implementation. Our ongoing research ensures that we stay at the forefront of patient and caregiver support, enabling us to provide our community with the most effective and impactful solutions for migraine management.

Migraine Education Days Evaluation Poster, 2025

Anastasia Hudgins, PhD, Caroline V. Brooks, PhD, Dawn C. Buse, PhD, Shirley Kessel, BS

Stigma intervention and self-advocacy education for people with migraine: a digital ethnographic study 

Migraine Education Days Evaluation Report, 2025

Anastasia Hudgins, PhD EthnoLab

Risks and Rewards of Self-Advocacy in the Context of Stigma: Educational Programming and Migraine Disease

Unwinding Anxiety for Migraine

Annie Kate Reeder, M.A., Toby Dresdner, B.A. Robin Boudette, Ph.D., Shirley Kessel, Bonnie Butler, R.N., Rebecca E. Wells, M.D. , Elizabeth K. Seng, Ph.D.

A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of a Mindfulness Intervention for People with Migraine and Anxiety

Improving the Patient Experience with Migraine Camp

Amanda L. Hall, APRN, Dina Karvounides, PsyD, Amy A. Gelfand, MD, Haley Mankin, BA, Shirley Kessel, Janet Corroo, RN,BSN, Carrie P. Malavolta, MSN, MBE, CRNP, CPNP-AC, Tara Pezzuto, DNP6, Madeline Chadehumbe, MD, Christina L. Szperka, MD, MSCE

A One-day group intervention for adolescents with chronic headache and their parents

Journal of Head and Face Pain: Published Advocacy Training Program Results

Courtney Seebadri-White MD, Hsiangkuo Yuan MD, PhD, William B. Young MD, Karissa N. Arca MD

Advocacy Connection Team- Now educational program for headache fellows and patients/caregivers: Assessment of educational objectives