Migraine, Primary Headache Disorders
Conditions
Brief summary
The main aim of the research: To develop an interdisciplinary treatment platform based on digital technology and test the operation and effectiveness of digital interventions in comparison with conventional multidisciplinary treatment or treatment standards (incl. Paper diary, nurse counseling, physiotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy).
Detailed description
Aims and purpose: The main aim of the research: To develop an interdisciplinary treatment platform based on digital technology and test the operation and effectiveness of digital interventions in comparison with conventional multidisciplinary treatment or treatment standards (incl. Paper diary, nurse counseling, physiotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy). Sub-aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions based on digital technology and their impact on the quality of life, comparing them with the interventions or treatment standards performed by ordinary specialists. Assess the applicability and accessibility of digital technology-based interventions in the healthcare system against a treatment standard. Determine the profile of patients (demographic and clinical indicators). Identify restrictions on the use of digital interventions. Evaluate patient compliance, non-specific treatment factors such as therapeutic relationship, and treatment credibility against the treatment standard. Evaluate patient satisfaction with treatment methods and impact on treatment outcomes. Assess the satisfaction of professionals with the implementation of a digital multidisciplinary treatment platform in patients. Assess the use and generalization of digitally acquired skills in everyday practice. Determine if and how much clinical contact is needed for digital-based interventions to be effective. Evaluate cost-effectiveness against the standard of treatment. Assess the willingness to pay for the use of an effective headache treatment platform.
Interventions
OTHERdigital platform
Patients in the digital group complete the tests in the patient's mobile application and/or in the Internet-based research environment of the Institute of Psychology of the University of Tartu kaemus.psych.ut.ee. Patients and specialists of the control group fill in the tests and the satisfaction questionnaire in the kaemus.psych.ut.ee environment.
Sponsors
University of Tartu
Tartu University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. diagnosed migraine, frequent episodic, headache days a month 8-14 days; 2. patient age 18-64 years; 3. very good command of the Estonian language both orally and in writing.
Exclusion criteria
1. headaches lasting less than 8 days and more than 14 days per month; 2. all other primary and/or secondary diagnoses of headache; 3. under the age of 18 or over 64; 4. currently severe depression; 5. psychotic disorders; 6. pregnancy and lactation; 7. severe somatic disease; 8. severe organic mental disorders; 9. other chronic pain; 10. addictive disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| headache frequency | 3 months | headache diary: number of headache days per month |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The effect of headaches on everyday life | 3 months | Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) |
| Pain acceptance Pain acceptance Pain acceptance | 3 months | Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire-Revised (CPAQ-R) |
| Pain-related anxiety | 3 months | Pain Anxiety Symptoms Scale (PASS) |
| Health related quality of life | 3 months | EUROHIS-QOL 8-item index (shortened version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-Abbreviated Version) |
| Patient satisfaction with treatment 1 | 3 months | Headache Attributed Lost Time (HALT) |
| Patient satisfaction with treatment 2 | 3 months | Headache Under-Response to Treatment (HURT) |
| medication use | 3 months | headache diary: number of headache days per month |
| Patient satisfaction with treatment 4 | 6 months | Headache Under-Response to Treatment (HURT) |
| Patient satisfaction with treatment 5 | 9 months | Headache Attributed Lost Time (HALT) |
| Patient satisfaction with treatment 6 | 9 months | Headache Under-Response to Treatment (HURT) |
| Cost-effectiveness 1 | 9 months | databases of the Estonian Health Insurance Fund, the Social Insurance Board and the Institute for Health Development (insurance costs per patient - sick leaves compensation) |
| Cost-effectiveness 2 | 9 months | databases of the Estonian Health Insurance Fund, the Social Insurance Board and the Institute for Health Development (insurance costs per patient - medications reimbursement) |
| Patient's willingness to pay for headache treatment | 9 months | Willingness to pay bidding game |
| Patient satisfaction with treatment 3 | 6 months | Headache Attributed Lost Time (HALT) |
Countries
Estonia
Contacts
Primary ContactMark Braschinsky, MD, PhD
Backup ContactKatrin Kaarna, MD
Outcome results
None listed