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epidemiology of Post-craniotomy headache (EPoCH)

Not Applicable
Conditions
post-craniotomy
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000038930
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Tsukuba, Mito Medical Center
Brief Summary

A total of 145 patients (49%) experienced post-craniotomy headaches. Microvascular decompression surgery, craniectomy and facial spasms were significant risk factors for post-craniotomy headaches. In most cases, the post-craniotomy headaches disappeared within one month; however, some patients suffered from long-term headaches.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
311
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who has chronic headache before craniotomy surgery. Surgical Complication. Worsening of original diseases. Disturbance of consciousness or speech.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The frequency of post-craniotomy headache
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patients factor craniotomy frequency and severity of post-craniotomy headache Therapeutic effects
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