COVID-19 Pandemic and Migraine Disorder, Tension Headache and Epilepsy
COVID-19Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has already rapidly spread around the world as a pandemic after its first report in Wuhan, China on December 12th 2019 ( Holshue ML et al .,2019 ). As of December 27th 2020, there were more than 79.2 million confirmed cases and more than 1.7 million deaths caused by COVID-19 worldwide (WHO,2020). Migraine& tension headacheare considered one of the most disabling chronic neurological diseases, and patients with migraine or tension headache are particularly vulnerable to drastic negative impacts of the pandemic. From heightened levels of psychosocial stress, social isolation , disruption of sleep and dietary habits ,to several COVID-19-specific concerns. Normally, people with epilepsy (PWE)patients are very sensitive to different factors such as physical or emotional disturbances or environmental and lifestyle changes.Many factors can increase the risk of seizures,i.e., illness and fever, stressful events, sleep deprivation,changes in antiepileptic drugs (AED),use of proconvulsive treatments,to name a few.Some are unavoidable during a sociosanitary crisis like that currently being experienced. Because of the rapid increase of infections, Government enacted a national state of emergency, limiting public mobility and compelling home confinement and social isolation. This national lockdown, in addition to the direct effects of COVID-19, have dramatically altered the lifestyle and normal routines of the entire population.Therefore, in addition to the risk of neurological involvement that COVID-19 itself has, during the pandemic,different circumstances may negatively impact on seizure control in PWE.
Ketone for Migraine Prevention
Migraine HeadacheEfficacy of a nutritional ketogenic supplement (NKS) in reducing the number, intensity, and duration of migraine headaches in episodic migraine patients.
A Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of PEA Compared to Placebo for Reducing Pain Severity and Duration...
MigraineThis is a double-blind randomised controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness of orally-dosed Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) compared to placebo for reducing pain severity and duration of migraines in otherwise healthy participants aged 18 years and older.
Effect of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Women With Migraine Disease
Chronic MigraineHeadacheThe aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of non-invasive auricular vagus nerve stimulation on pain and pulse variability in women aged 18-55 years with migraine. It is also aimed to see the effects of vagus nerve stimulation from all directions by making pain, pulse, blood pressure and autonomic measurements.
Safety and Efficacy of Lacosamide in Migraine
Migraine DisordersInvestigators aim to study the effect of lacosamide as a potential treatment for migraine by assessing the absolute reduction in MMD in each group, the percentage of patients who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in the monthly headache days frequency compared to the baseline frequency. The percentage of responders to acute treatment was identified when patients achieved pain freedom within 2 h in ≥ 4 of 5 attacks, while insufficient responders achieved pain freedom in ≤ 3 of 5 attacks (12). The fourth factor was the percentage of patients who achieved a low MIGSEV scale (grade 1) after three months of treatment. , in patients diagnosed with migraines based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) 3rd edition.
The Role Of Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy In Management Of Vestibular Migraine Patients
Vestibular MigraineTo assess the criteria of positional vertigo in vestibular migraine patients To assess the effect of vestibular rehabilitation therapy in management of positional vertigo in vestibular migraine patients
Bilateral DLPC tDCS in Drug-resistant Migraine
MigraineThe goal of this clinical trial is to study and describe the effects of bilateral tDCS applied to dorso-lateral-prefrontal cortex (DLPC) in patients with drug-resistant migraine in terms of reduction in frequency of pain, impact of pain in daily life, quality of sleep and psychological measures. We finally planned to include high frequency and chronic migraine patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Will bilateral DLPC tDCS be feasible, well tolerated and safe in drug resistant migraine patients? Will bilateral DLPC tDCS be effective in reducing pain frequency, intensity and its impact in daily life activities? Will bilateral DLPC tDCS be effective in ameliorating sleep and psychological associated symptoms? Will bilateral DLPC tDCS be such effective in reducing pain frequency, intensity and its impact in daily life activities as anti-CGRP treatments? Participants will undergo 2 tDCS sessions daily for 2 consecutive weeks. Patients will be blinded to treatment and will be divided in two groups (real vs placebo). A third group of patients, age-matched to the other two, will undergo anti-CGRP treatment. Patients will be asked to complete Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROMs) scales at baseline, one week after the end of the treatment and at 6 months after the end of the treatment. Researchers (blinded to the treatment) will compare the group that underwent real tDCS treatment vs the one that underwent placebo tDCS vs the one that underwent anti-CGRP drugs to see if bilateral DLPC tDCS is effective in reducing migraine frequency, intensity and impact and if bilateral DLPC tDCS is such effective as anti-CGRP treatment.
Education on Migraine in Pregnant Women
Migraine DisordersPatient education is one type of low-cost intervention that can be easily applied but there are not specific studies about it in pregnant women with migraine. The primary goal of the study is to educate pregnant women experiencing migraine, leading to their understanding of the underlying pathology, management strategies and alarm symptoms. An intervention based on education can lead to empowered individuals capable of self-management, therefore reducing medication overuse and inappropriate use of the emergency department. It is relevant that these patients have access to understandable information; that is, in their own language and avoiding complex medical terms, so that the information can be useful for them and their support system. With this project the investigators aimed to improve the knowledge and satisfaction of participants (patients and healthcare professionals) to better deal with migraines during pregnancy.
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Oral Ubrogepant in the Acute Treatment of Migraine
MigraineWith or Without AuraThis study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 2 doses of ubrogepant (25 and 50 mg) compared to placebo for the acute treatment of a single migraine attack.
CBT Depression Intervention for Co-Occurring Chronic Headache
DepressionHeadaches Chronic1 moreHaving co-occurring depression and chronic headaches is challenging and can greatly impact one's professional, personal, family, and social life. People living with chronic headaches are often at a greater risk of having comorbid psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety), reduced quality of life, and impaired functioning because of under-diagnosis, misdiagnosis or under-treatment of both chronic conditions. This study is a pilot clinical trial that will compare the effectiveness of a brief cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) depression intervention to a care as usual (control) group. The aim of the study is to determine how well the CBT intervention will reduce the frequency, severity and level of disability of both the headaches and depression symptoms.