HEADACHE

This study looked at whether measuring the optic nerve sheath in the eye with ultrasound can help predict headaches after spinal anesthesia. 176 adults having knee replacement surgery were included. The goal was to see if this simple test could identify who might get a post-dural…

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

This pilot study tested a nasal nerve block (sphenopalatine ganglion block) using lidocaine against standard care (bed rest and fluids) for headache after accidental spinal needle puncture. 26 adults were enrolled. The main goal was to see if the study was feasible, not to prove …

This study tested a special nerve treatment for people with cervicogenic headache (headache coming from the neck). 25 adults who did not get better with usual treatments received a pulsed radiofrequency procedure on a nerve in the upper neck. The goal was to reduce headache pain …

This study tested whether ivabradine, a drug used for heart conditions, could prevent migraines triggered by another drug (levcromakalim) in 37 adults with migraine without aura. Participants received both ivabradine and a placebo on separate days to compare results. The goal was…

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