The aim is to investigate circadian rhythm in episodic cluster headache using actigraphy.
The aim is to investigate circadian rhythm in episodic cluster headache patients in- and outside of bout. This will be done using actigraphy and a short diary for 2 weeks in each period. A secondary outcome is to look at attack occurence and physical activity before and during an attack.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
An actigraph from Philips
Questions on sleep times and awakenings and attacks in the morning and evening for 2 weeks.
Danish Headache Center, Dept. of Neurology, Rigshospitalet -Glostrup
Glostrup Municipality, Denmark
Circadian rhythm
After 2 weeks of actigraphy, the circadian rhythm will be assessed using "Philips Actiware 6" program.
Time frame: Circadian rhythm is assessed after 2 weeks
Attack occurence
Time frame: The time of day will be assessed after 2 weeks
Physical activity before and during an attack
Time frame: Increase / decrease in activity count will be described after 2 weeks.
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