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Papers: 5 Jun 2021 - 11 Jun 2021


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2021 Jun 06


J Headache Pain


22


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The sensitivity to change of the cluster headache quality of life scale assessed before and after deep brain stimulation of the ventral tegmental area.

Authors

Cappon D, Ryterska A, Akram H, Lagrata S, Cheema S, Hyam J, Zrinzo L, Matharu M, Jahanshahi M
J Headache Pain. 2021 Jun 06; 22(1):52.
PMID: 34092221.

Abstract

Cluster headache (CH) is a trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia (TAC) characterized by a highly disabling headache that negatively impacts quality of life and causes limitations in daily functioning as well as social functioning and family life. Since specific measures to assess the quality of life (QoL) in TACs are lacking, we recently developed and validated the cluster headache quality of life scale (CH-QoL). The sensitivity of CH-QoL to change after a medical intervention has not been evaluated yet.