Study delayed headache after head injury in veterans
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at treatment for ongoing headache that starts or gets worse after a mild or moderate head/neck injury in veterans or active-duty service members. It may help by testing an approach aimed at reducing headache burden and improving daily functioning.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran or active-duty service member, eligible through DEERS, age 18 to 70
- Your headache began or worsened within 3 months after a head or neck injury
- Your headache has continued up to now, with a headache in the last 2 weeks
- Your headaches limit your life (HIT-6 score over 50, meaning moderate to severe disability)
- Your headache medicine plan has stayed the same for the last 4 weeks (including injections/devices)
- You can use a phone and complete online headache diary forms in English
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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