Migraine
Conditions
Keywords
migraine, headache
Brief summary
This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the clinical characteristics of migraine and factors associated with migraine-related disability and impact in adults diagnosed with primary migraine. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, headache features, neck pain, sleep quality, fatigue, migraine-related disability, and the impact of headache on daily life. Migraine-related disability will be assessed using the Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS), and headache impact will be assessed using the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6). In addition, participants will undergo a physical examination including assessment of tender points. The study will investigate the relationships between migraine-related outcomes and clinical and lifestyle factors. No treatment or therapeutic intervention will be administered as part of the study.
Detailed description
Migraine is a common neurological condition that may substantially affect daily functioning, work or school performance, social participation, and quality of life. The burden of migraine may be influenced not only by headache intensity and frequency but also by associated clinical and lifestyle factors. This cross-sectional study is designed to characterize migraine-related symptoms and to examine factors associated with migraine-related disability and headache impact in adults with a diagnosis of primary migraine. Data will be collected during a single face-to-face assessment. Participants will complete self-reported measures covering sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, headache features, associated symptoms, neck pain, perceived sleep quality, fatigue, migraine-related disability, and the impact of headache on daily life. A physical examination will also be performed to assess predefined tender points. The study will explore the relationships between migraine-related outcomes and selected clinical and lifestyle characteristics. No therapeutic intervention will be administered, and participation will involve assessment procedures only.
Interventions
OTHERObservational assessment
Participants completed assessment form. No intervention was administered.
Sponsors
Lokman Hekim University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Aged 18 years or older * Diagnosed with primary migraine by a neurologist * Having a history of migraine for at least 3 months * Able to understand and complete the study questionnaires and assessments * Willing to participate voluntarily in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of a secondary headache disorder * Presence of another neurological or systemic condition that may substantially affect headache characteristics or interfere with the study assessments * Presence of a cognitive or communication impairment that prevents reliable completion of the questionnaires * Incomplete completion of the study assessments or questionnaires
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Migraine-Related Disability | Baseline | Migraine-related disability will be assessed using the Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS). The MIDAS consists of five items evaluating the number of days over the previous 3 months in which headache caused missed or substantially reduced productivity in work/school, household activities, and family/social/leisure activities. The total score is calculated by summing the number of days reported across the five items, with higher scores indicating greater migraine-related disability. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Headache Impact | Baseline | Headache impact will be assessed using the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6). The HIT-6 consists of six items evaluating the impact of headache on daily activities, fatigue, emotional well-being, and concentration. The total score ranges from 36 to 78, with higher scores indicating a greater impact of headache on daily life. |
| Headache Pain Intensity | Baseline | Headache pain intensity will be assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates unbearable pain. Higher scores indicate greater headache intensity. |
| Neck Pain Intensity | Baseline | Neck pain intensity will be assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates unbearable pain. Higher scores indicate greater neck pain intensity. |
| Perceived Sleep Quality | Baseline | Perceived sleep quality will be assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale. Participants will rate their sleep quality from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating better perceived sleep quality. |
| Daily Step Count | Baseline | Daily physical activity will be represented by the participant's average daily step count obtained from personal devices such as smartphones or wearable activity trackers. |
| Presence of Associated Migraine Symptoms | Baseline | The presence of migraine-associated symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, osmophobia, dizziness, and imbalance, will be recorded based on participant self-report. |
Contacts
CONTACTDemet Öztürk, Phd
Outcome results
None listed