Scientists probe muscle tenderness to unlock headache mysteries
NCT ID NCT07514208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares 120 adults with primary headaches (migraine or tension-type) to healthy individuals. Researchers will measure tenderness in head and neck muscles and general pain sensitivity elsewhere in the body. The goal is to understand how these factors relate to headache disorders and other chronic pain conditions, which may improve future diagnosis and treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could improve how doctors assess and diagnose primary headaches by linking tenderness patterns to underlying pain mechanisms.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy, and results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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International University of Cataluña
Barcelona, Barcelona, 08021, Spain
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