What is the purpose of the study?
Interoception is the perception of sensations from inside the body including physical sensations such as heartbeat, respiration, fatigue and the autonomic (fight-or-flight) nervous system. Interoception also interacts with external sensations (such as hearing and vision), thought, emotion and psychology.
Interoception is vital for human existence as it allows the nervous system to be informed about physiological needs and maintain homeostasis.
This study aims to better understand the cause and purpose of migraine.
Who can take part?
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Age 18 years and over
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Have at least 1 year history of migraine
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Low frequency migraine i.e. 1-3 per month (or less frequent)
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High frequency migraine i.e. 4 - 28 per month (need at least 2 days headache free)
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For the control arm of the study:
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People aged between 25 - 45 who do not get migraines or other headaches (does not exclude headaches with viral infections and other physical illnesses or injuries)
What will the study involve?
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A heartbeat tracking task.
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Questionnaire studies and some behavioural testing.
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Measuring brain responses using a safe non-invasive technique known as electroencephalography (EEG).
Where does the study take place?
Newcastle University Medical School.
You will be reimbursed any reasonable travel expenses and additionally compensated £10.00 per whole or part hour for your participation.
The study should take less than 3 hours in total.
How do I take part?
If you would like to sign up, please fill in the contact form and the pre-screening questionnaire below.
Thank you
