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Duration and frequency of migraines affect cognitive function: evidence from neuropsychological tests and event-related potentials.
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Journal of Headache & Pain . 5/5/2017, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-7. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in the cognitive performance of migraine patients using a comprehensive series of cognitive/behavioral and electrophysiological tests. Method: A randomized, cross-sectional, within subject approach was used to compare neuropsychological and electrophysiological evaluations from migrane-affected and healthy subjects. Results: Thirty-four patients with migraine (6 males, 28 females, average 36 years old) were included. Migraineurs performed worse in the majority of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) ( p = 0.007) compared to the healthy subjects, significantly in language ( p = 0.005), memory ( p = 0.006), executive functions ( p = 0.042), calculation ( p = 0.018) and orientation ( p = 0.012). Migraineurs had a lower score on the memory trial of the Rey-Osterrieth complex figure test (ROCF) ( p = 0.012). The P3 latency in Fz, Cz, Pz was prolonged in migraineurs compared with the normal control group ( P < 0.001). In addition, we analyzed significant correlations between MoCA score and the duration of migraine. We also observed that a decrease in the MoCA-executive functions and calculation score and in the ROCF-recall score were both correlated to the frequency of migraine. Migraineurs were more anxious than healthy subjects ( p = 0.001), which is independent of cognitive testing. Differences were unrelated to age, gender and literacy. Conclusions: Cognitive performance decreases during migraine, and cognitive dysfunction can be related to the duration and frequency of a migraine attack. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11292369
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Headache & Pain
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122897009
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-017-0758-6