Scientists investigate the roots of persistent Post-Concussion headaches
NCT ID NCT04369729
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 101 adults who developed headaches within 7 to 56 days after a mild head injury. Researchers used brain scans, blood tests, and pain sensitivity tests to find clues about who might develop long-term headaches. The goal was to better understand the mechanisms behind persistent post-traumatic headache, not to test a new 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 research could point toward ways to predict and prevent long-term headaches after a mild head injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to understand the problem, not test a cure or therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55901, United States
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Phoenix VA Health Care System
Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
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