The Prevalence of Osmophobia in Migraine and Tension-Type Headache Patients and Its Association W… (NCT07329127) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Prevalence of Osmophobia in Migraine and Tension-Type Headache Patients and Its Association With Migraine Symptoms Over a Period of 6 Months
Greece210 participantsStarted 2024-01-08
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the frequency and diagnostic value of osmophobia, which is a sensitivity to smell, in people with migraine compared to those with tension-type headache. The main question it aims to answer is:
Does osmophobia reliably indicate a migraine rather than a tension-type headache?
Participants diagnosed with migraine or tension-type headache at the Headache Outpatient Department of Aeginition Hospital of Athens will record their headaches and any sensitivity to smells using a headache diary and a special osmophobia calendar over a period of six months. They will also complete questionnaires about migraine burden and related health conditions.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with a diagnosis of migraine or tension-type headache (ICHD-3)
. Age \>16 years
. Patients with or without medication overuse headache
. Patients with or without prophylaxis
. Patients with or without comorbidity with mood disorders
. Patients will have signed informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with primary or secondary anosmia
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The frequency of osmophobia in migraine and tension-type headache
Timeframe: At baseline assessment over a six month period
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07329127
SponsorNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens