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Papers: 15 Feb 2020 - 21 Feb 2020


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2020 Feb 14


J Headache Pain


21


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Fluctuations in local and widespread mechanical sensitivity throughout the migraine cycle: a prospective longitudinal study.

Authors

Scholten-Peeters GGM, Coppieters MW, Durge TSC, Castien RF
J Headache Pain. 2020 Feb 14; 21(1):16.
PMID: 32059650.

Abstract

People with migraine have localised (i.e., cephalic) mechanical sensitivity. There is uncertainty regarding widespread (i.e., extra-cephalic) mechanical sensitivity and variations in mechanical sensitivity throughout the migraine cycle. Therefore, this study aimed (1) to comprehensively assess mechanical sensitivity in both cephalic and extra-cephalic regions during the preictal, ictal, postictal and interictal phases; and (2) to compare these findings with mechanical sensitivity at corresponding time-points and locations in healthy participants.