Funded projects

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  Dr Fiona Imlach

  University of Otago

  Project grant - $299,906 - Funding Round: 2025 B

  Migraine disease: Who is missing out on diagnosis and best-practice healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand

  Migraine is a common neurological condition that affects around 753,000 people in New Zealand. It causes significant pain and disability, impacting people’s ability to participate in work, family and social life. Effective treatments are available, but international research shows that migraine is often misdiagnosed and mistreated, especially among minority groups. This study will use national health data to understand who is missing out on appropriate migraine diagnosis and treatment in New Zealand. This information can then be used to improve migraine management, reduce hospital admissions and enable further research.