Migraine Characteristics and Associated Factors

NCT07822386 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2026-BA
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the clinical characteristics of migraine and factors associated with migraine-related disability and impact in adults diagnosed with primary migraine. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, headache features, neck pain, sleep quality, fatigue, migraine-related disability, and the impact of headache on daily life. Migraine-related disability will be assessed using the Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS), and headache impact will be assessed using the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6). In addition, participants will undergo a physical examination including assessment of tender points. The study will investigate the relationships between migraine-related outcomes and clinical and lifestyle factors. No treatment or therapeutic intervention will be administered as part of the study.

Conditions

Migraine

Keywords

migraine; headache

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Migraine-Related Disability

  Migraine-related disability will be assessed using the Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS). The MIDAS consists of five items evaluating the number of days over the previous 3 months in which headache caused missed or substantially reduced productivity in work/school, household activities, and family/social/leisure activities. The total score is calculated by summing the number of days reported across the five items, with higher scores indicating greater migraine-related disability.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Headache Impact

  Baseline

• Headache Pain Intensity

  Baseline

• Neck Pain Intensity

  Baseline

• Perceived Sleep Quality

  Baseline

• Daily Step Count

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Individuals With Primary Migraine

Adults diagnosed with primary migraine who meet the study eligibility criteria and undergo the study assessments, including questionnaires evaluating migraine characteristics, migraine-related disability, headache impact, neck pain, sleep quality, fatigue, and lifestyle-related factors, as well as tender point examination. No therapeutic intervention will be administered.

Other: Observational assessment

Interventions

Observational assessment OTHER

Participants completed assessment form. No intervention was administered.

Individuals With Primary Migraine

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of adults aged 18 years or older who have been diagnosed with primary migraine by a neurologist. Individuals who meet the study eligibility criteria and voluntarily agree to participate will be recruited through study announcements shared via social media platforms, including LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Eligible participants will be invited to Lokman Hekim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, where all study assessments will be conducted face to face. The study population will include individuals with different clinical characteristics of migraine in order to evaluate migraine-related disability, headache impact, associated symptoms, lifestyle-related factors, and physical examination findings.

You may qualify if:

• Aged 18 years or older
• Diagnosed with primary migraine by a neurologist
• Having a history of migraine for at least 3 months
• Able to understand and complete the study questionnaires and assessments
• Willing to participate voluntarily in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of a secondary headache disorder
• Presence of another neurological or systemic condition that may substantially affect headache characteristics or interfere with the study assessments
• Presence of a cognitive or communication impairment that prevents reliable completion of the questionnaires
• Incomplete completion of the study assessments or questionnaires

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Lokman Hekim University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Migraine Disorders; 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

Central Study Contacts

Demet Öztürk, Phd

CONTACT

05068394288; demett.ozturkk@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assist. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 10, 2026
• First Posted: September 16, 2026
• Study Start: October 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Last Updated: September 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09