SUNCT syndrome
MONDO:0018927SUNCT syndrome (Short-lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform headache attacks with Conjunctival injection and Tearing) is a primary headache disorder characterized by unilateral trigeminal pain that occurs in association with ipsilateral cranial autonomic symptoms (conjunctival injection and tearing).
Also known as: SUNCT headache, short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing, short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing
12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 4 tagged with SUNCT syndrome itself.
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800 patients, 3 years: mapping the mystery of rare headache attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at six Italian headache centers are following about 800 adults with trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, a group of rare headaches that includes cluster headache, paroxysmal hemicrania, SUNCT, SUNA, and hemicrania continua. The study observes routine care rather than as…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of debilitating head pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 1,500 people with cluster headache or trigeminal neuralgia to learn more about these painful conditions. Researchers will collect surveys, genetic samples, and other health data. The goal is to better understand what causes these headaches…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC