An increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) during migraine attacks is possible and could contribute to pain initiation and maintenance. From now on, it was not possible to measure ICP in a non-invasive way. The development of a new tool allows non-invasive self-measures of ICP variations. Thus, it is possible for the first time to look for such ICP variations during migraine attacks and to conclude if this mechanism is implied in the pathophysiology of migraine.
Womens presenting with regular menstrual migraine treated with triptans will be included in the study. Self-measure of ICP will be performed outside and during menstrual migraine attacks. The potential variations will be compared to the measures done on matched healthy women outside and during menses.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Self-measure of ICP will be performed outside and during menstrual migraine attacks.
CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France
RECRUITINGIntracranial pressure variations
Measured during menstrual migraine attacks compared to ICP in non-migraine days and in matched healthy women
Time frame: during menstrual migraine attacks
Relationships between ICP variations and clinical parameters
Age, BMI, pain intensity, pulsating pain, allodynia, nausea, photophobia, phonophobia, dizziness, tinnitus
Time frame: during menstrual migraine attacks
Relationships between ICP variations and pain relief
Time frame: during menstrual migraine attacks
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