PERSONOLOGICAL STRUCTURE, COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND CENTRAL SENSITIZATION IN HEADACHE

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Neuropsychological assessment: Standardized and ad hoc test battery for comprehensive neuropsychological assessment

Study summary

Headache, in its episodic and chronic forms, cannot be considered solely as an isolated neurological symptom, but as a complex condition of a bio-psycho-social nature. While in the episodic form the painful episodes occur intermittently and have a variable impact on daily life, in the chronic form the disease evolves towards persistent pain, with more significant consequences on personal, social and work functioning. The following study protocol aims to investigate in an integrated manner the neurological, cognitive and psychological mechanisms involved in headache, with particular attention to the differences between episodic and chronic forms. The main objective is to assess the neuropsychological profiles and pain response of patients, monitoring their evolution over a period of approximately six months, considering the impact of central sensitisation, personality structure and any psychopathological comorbidities on pain management and treatment adherence. The protocol adopts a multidimensional approach aimed at optimising therapeutic efficacy and improving patients' quality of life, preventing progression to chronicity.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Neuropsychological assessment — 6 months
  •Cognitive functions: Brief Cognitive Status Exam (BCSE) and/or Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Trial sites (1)

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