Study of worsening headaches using scans and blood testing
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at why headaches can become long-lasting (“chronified”) by combining answers from online questionnaires, brain imaging, and blood protein tests. Your participation may help researchers find biological clues that could improve how headache problems are understood and treated.
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Who can take part
- You agree to sign the study consent form
- You can speak and understand English
- You can complete online questionnaires in English (you may need some help)
- You are willing to follow the study instructions and attend study steps
- You should not have another neurological condition (if you do, the study doctor will decide)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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