Turkish Version of the Headache Screening Questionnaire

NCT07048132 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: B.10.1.TKH.4.34.H.GP.0.01/169
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This multi-center, nationwide study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Headache Screening Questionnaire (HSQ-TR). The 10-item questionnaire is designed to screen for migraine and tension-type headache in individuals with headache complaints. Participants presenting with headache will be enrolled. Each participant will first complete the HSQ-TR and then be examined by a neurologist who will provide a diagnosis according to the ICHD-3 beta criteria. The questionnaire results will be compared with the neurologist's diagnoses to assess criterion validity, including sensitivity, specificity, and agreement.

Conditions

Migraine; Tension Type Headache; Headache

Keywords

migraine; tension type headache; headache; headache screening questionare; validation; reliability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• ICHD-3 Beta Classification

  Day 1, Two weeks later control

• Headache Screening Questionare

  Day 1,Two weeks later control

Study Arms (1)

Patients with headache

Diagnostic Test: Headache Screening Questionare

Interventions

Headache Screening Questionare DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The Headache Screening Questionnaire (HSQ) is a 10-item tool developed to screen for migraine and tension-type headache (TTH), based on the ICHD-3 beta criteria. Each item reflects a diagnostic criterion for migraine or TTH. Participants complete the HSQ and are also evaluated by a neurologist for diagnosis. A score of 6 or higher suggests "probable migraine" or "probable TTH."

Patients with headache

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients (≥18 years old) presenting with headache complaints (migraine or tension-type headache) at outpatient neurology clinics in participating hospitals. Participants must be literate in Turkish and cognitively capable of completing self-report questionnaires. A total of 100 patients will be enrolled across multiple centers in Turkey.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged 18 and over who present with headache complaints (migraine or tension-type) and voluntarily agree to participate

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with severe psychiatric disorders, illiteracy in Turkish, or significant cognitive impairment preventing comprehension of the scale

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital: lead
• Umraniye Education and Research Hospital: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Migraine Disorders; Tension-Type Headache; Headache

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Headache Disorders, Primary; Headache Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Gizem Gürsoy, Medical Doctor

  Ümraniye Research and Training Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Gizem Gürsoy, Medical Doctor

CONTACT

02166321818; drgizemgursoy@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 21, 2025
• First Posted: July 2, 2025
• Study Start: July 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2025
• Study Completion: December 15, 2025
• Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share