Are Signs of Central Sensitization Present in Tension-type Headache?

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The goal of this observational study is to assess the pain sensitivity in tension-type headache patients. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Are signs of central sensitization present in tension-type headache? Participants will be asked to fill out baseline questionnaires and they will be assessed during 1 test moment (static and dynamic quantitative sensory testing). Researchers will compare tension-type headache patients with healthy controls to see if signs of central sensitization are only present in the tension-type headache group.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
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• Diagnosis of tension headache according to globally recognized criteria (ICHD-3) or verified by a physician

• Diagnosis of tension headache confirmed by a questionnaire (Headache Screening Questionnaire)

• Not pregnant or given birth in the past year since a change in hormone levels can affect pain experience

• Adults between the ages of 18 and 65

• Proficient in the Dutch language

Locations
Other Locations
Belgium
Ghent University
RECRUITING
Ghent
Contact Information
Primary
Jessica Van Oosterwijck, Prof
jessica.vanoosterwijck@ugent.be
+32 9 332 69 19
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-02-23
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 66
Treatments
Episodic tension-type headache
Patients with 1 - 14 days of TTH/month.
Chronic tension-type headache
Patients with more than 14 days TTH/month
Healthy controls
Participants without tension-type headache
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University Ghent

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