HEADACHE

This study looked at whether measuring the optic nerve sheath with ultrasound can help predict a specific type of headache that can occur after spinal anesthesia. 176 adults having knee replacement surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple eye test could identify who …

This study looked at whether measuring a protein called S100B in the blood can help emergency doctors tell the difference between common headaches (like migraines) and headaches caused by a more serious problem (like bleeding or infection). 81 adults with bad headaches but no rec…

This study looked at whether giving children with migraine just intravenous (IV) fluids in the emergency department can ease their headache pain. 46 children took part. Researchers measured pain, nausea, and whether more medicine was needed later. The goal was to see if hydration…

This study looked at whether manual therapy (hands-on treatment) plus a cognitive exercise therapy approach (BETY) could reduce headache pain and improve quality of life in people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD)-related headaches. Sixty adults aged 18 to 60 with TMD headach…

This study tested a nerve block (SPGB) using numbing medicine sprayed into the nose to treat severe headaches that can happen after a spinal needle accidentally punctures the fluid sac around the spine. 26 adults who developed this headache were randomly assigned to get the nerve…

This study tested a nerve treatment called pulsed radiofrequency for people with cervicogenic headache (headache coming from the neck). 25 adults who did not get relief from standard treatments received the procedure. The goal was to see if it could lower headache pain and reduce…

This study tested whether prazosin, a drug often used for high blood pressure, can reduce the frequency and severity of chronic headaches in veterans and service members who had a mild traumatic brain injury. 89 participants took either prazosin or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goa…

This pilot study tested whether vagal nerve stimulation could reduce fatigue and headaches in people with Post-COVID syndrome. 18 participants used the device and reported changes in their symptoms. The goal was to see if this approach is worth studying further.

This study looked at how walking exercise and changes in body fat relate to brain structure in 22 overweight adults with headaches. Participants either followed a diet plus a 12-week walking program or diet alone. Brain scans and body fat measurements were taken before and after …

This study tested whether adding a simple AI-written summary to brain MRI reports helps people better understand the results. Over 2700 adults read fictional MRI reports for headaches and answered questions about what they found. The goal was to see if the AI summary improved und…

This study tested whether ivabradine, a medicine that slows the heart rate, could prevent migraine attacks triggered by a substance called levcromakalim. Thirty-seven adults with migraine without aura took part. Researchers measured how many migraine attacks occurred after taking…