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The Will Erwin Headache Research Center - Cluster Headache Study

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · NCT02910323

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Observational
Target enrollment
1500
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
July 12, 2016
Record last updated
February 18, 2026

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What the study is about

The Will Erwin Headache Research Center Study of Cluster Headache and Trigeminal Neuralgia is a prospective, multicenter, observational research network for subjects with Cluster Headache and/or Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Conditions: Cluster Headache; Cluster Headaches and Other Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias; Paroxysmal Hemicrania; SUNCT; Hemicrania Continua; Trigeminal Neuralgia

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosis of a trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia according to the International Headache Classification including episodic cluster headache, chronic cluster headache, episodic paroxysmal hemicrania, chronic paroxysmal hemicrania, episodic short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT), chronic SUNCT, episodic short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with cranial autonomic symptoms (SUNA), chronic SUNA, and hemicrania continua. OR Diagnosis of a trigeminal neuralgia according to the International Headache Classification, including classical trigeminal neuralgia and symptomatic trigeminal neuralgia.
  • Able to provide HIPAA authorization to share prior medical records/imaging.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Life expectancy less than 1 year, co-existing disease or other characteristic that precludes appropriate diagnosis of a trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia or trigeminal neuralgia.
  • Active drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements
  • Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give informed consent.

Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Volunteers

  • Inclusion criteria is willingness to consent and be of age 18 and older

Recruiting US locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, TX 77030

    Site contact: Rebecca Martinez, RN · 713-486-7771 · nctt.wec@uth.tmc.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Rebecca Martinez, RN · 713-486-7771 · nctt.wec@uth.tmc.edu
  • Mark J Burish, MD, PhD · 713-486-7771
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