Effect Of Buteyko Breathing Technique On Heart Rate Variability And Outcomes Of Migraine -A Randomized Controlled Trial

Migraine prevalence is notably increasing among adolescents and young adults, significantly compromising their quality of life . Headache disorders particularly migraine have very large detrimental effect on public health and productivity. One of the commonest risk factor associated with migraine are Insufficient sleep and stress. Considering the growing burden of migraine , there is a growing need for safe, non-pharmacological treatments that can complement or even reduce reliance on traditional medications. Buteyko breathing is one of the ancient breath retraining strategies used profoundly in conditions like asthma, COPD, Stress and Hypertension, is known to effective in therapeutic management of these conditions and improving the quality of life.

The Non Pharmacological Approach Buteyko Breathing could offer a low-cost, accessible, and sustainable intervention that complements conventional treatment, ultimately improving clinical outcomes and the overall well-being of individuals suffering from migraines. The study shall contain two groups, Experimental Group where Buteyko Breathing shall be taught for 6 weeks along with the routine pharmacological treatment and Control Group which shall continue to receive Pharmacological intervention as prescribed. Outcome measures like Heart Rate Variability, Headache intensity, frequency, quality of life and disability, along with Perceived Stress and Sleep quality , as they are a major risk factor for Migraine.

The results of this study could fill a crucial gap in migraine treatment options by providing evidence of a holistic approach that addresses multiple aspects of migraine, including autonomic dysfunction, stress, sleep, and quality of life.