Headache Sensitivity and Pain Testing Study
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This study examines how sensitive the skin and tissues around the head are in people with migraines or tension headaches. Researchers will perform gentle touch and pressure tests to understand pain patterns, which may help improve headache treatment in the future.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with migraine or tension-type headache by a headache specialist
- Your headache treatment has been stable and unchanged for at least 6 months
- You can speak and understand Spanish, English, or German
- You do not have a secondary headache (one caused by another condition like infection or injury)
- You have no severe skin conditions, recent head/neck injuries, or recent fractures in the head or neck area
- You are not pregnant and do not have uncontrolled psychiatric or neurodegenerative conditions
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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