PEDİATRİC MİGRAİNE PATİENTS İN FİNDİNGS

May 13, 2026 updated by: Aysen Orman, Mersin University

EVALUATİON OF POSTDROME FİNDİNGS İN PEDAİTRİC MİGRAİNE PATİENTS

Migraine is a common neurological disease in the pediatric population. However, studies investigating the clinical symptoms associated with the different phases of migraine attacks (prodrome, aura, postdrome), particularly in childhood and adolescence, remain limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical symptoms experienced by children with migraine during attack phases (prodrome, aura, postdrome) and to investigate potential differences in these symptoms according to age and gender The first 18 questions assessed sociodemographic variables, including age, sex, body weight, parental characteristics, social status, age at migraine diagnosis and symptoms, knowledge of migraine, family history of migraine, comorbid conditions, and access to healthcare services. The second part of the questionnaire consisted of questions on headache and migraine-related symptoms and clinical characteristics (questions 19-26), migraine treatment (questions 28-34), and postdrome features (questions 35-39). The study examined migraine-related symptoms and clinical characteristics, treatment approaches, and the influence of sex and age group on the stages of migraine.

All patients underwent an assessment of headaches within the last three months, along with physical and neurological examinations. The diagnosis of migraine was made according to the ICHD-III criteria.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

A migraine attack consists of four main stages. These stages are premonitory, aura, headache and postdrome periods. The prodromal or premonitory phase of migraine is generally defined as the period 2-48 hours before the aura or migraine headache. 30-90% of migraine patients report such a phase . In the prodromal period, hours or days before the headache, some painless symptoms such as yawning, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, neck pain, fatigue, thirst, and increased frequency of urination may occur. . The prodromal period can last from hours to days. Aura may occur before the onset of a migraine headache. Often, the aura affects the patient's vision. Some patients with migraine may experience confusion, disorientation, tinnitus, dizziness and difficulty speaking, as well as seeing spots, flashes, and zigzags in their field of vision. These symptoms may occur 30 to 60 minutes before or during a migraine attack. Migraine pain can last for hours. During this time, the patient may want to rest in a quiet, dark environment and may have difficulty carrying out daily activities. Pain usually begins in the supraorbital region, particularly around the eyebrows, and then spreads to the unilateral temple region. Migraine has three phases. The prodrome phase is the period that includes the precursor symptoms that occur before the headache, accompanied by changes in the person's mood or cognitive functions, and sometimes accompanied by autonomic and systemic symptoms. If present, auras are monitored during this period. The pain phase includes the time when the headache occurs and ends after the prodromal period. Migraine postdrome phase is the period after the migraine attack until the headache symptoms disappear and return to normal. In the postdrome phase, patients usually report activity-limiting neuropsychiatric, sensory, and gastrointestinal symptoms and general malaise. During this period, the most common symptoms are neck stiffness, difficulty in concentration, and fatigue, while sensitivity to light, irritability, pallor, and nausea are also observed. Studies have shown that 68-81% of migraine patients have postdrome symptoms.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

45

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Pediatric migraine

Description

İnclusion criteria

• Migraine

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Primary headaches
  • Hemiplegic migraine
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Pediatric Migraine Patients
Patients with non-migraine primary headaches, hemiplegic migraine, medication overuse, language or cognitive impairments, medical or psychiatric disorders, those older than 18 years of age, and those who were unwilling to participate in the study were exclude

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Reporting post-migraine symptoms according to age and gender.
Time Frame: Between 01.04.2021 and 01.09.2021
The aim of this study is to report clinical findings observed during the postdrome period (prodrome, aura, and headache) and at other times following childhood migraine attacks, according to gender and age.
Between 01.04.2021 and 01.09.2021

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Mersin University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 1, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 7, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 18, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 18, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Balikesir University Pediatric

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

special sensitive population

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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