Digital CBT Platform Shows Promise for Post-Traumatic Headaches: AMMO Trial Results Offer New Treatment Pathway
247 Health News Editorial
·24 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsThe AMMO trial demonstrates promising results for digital CBT platforms in treating post-traumatic headaches following concussive brain injury. This pilot study offers new insights into accessible, scalable treatment options for chronic headache management in military and civilian populations.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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