Evaluation of Use of Brain Activity Monitoring for Prediction of Migraine Attacks

A Feasibility Study for Examination the Use of Brain Prefrontal Activity Monitoring, for Early Detection of Migraine Attack

This study evaluates the use of brain activity monitoring for prediction of migraine attacks in an expected time scale of 12-48 hours prior to the migraine attack.

The study will be conducted in one are. Participants diagnosed with migraine, will be evaluated for their EEG characteristics as well as daily migraine related clinical and general status. Participants' monitoring will be conducted for 20 times for a duration of one month.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist.
• Male or Female, aged 18 -50 years.
• Able and willing to comply with all study requirements.
• Having 3-10 migraine attacks per month.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with chronic pain, neurological or psychiatric disorders.
• Current or past use of anti-depressants.
• A user of recreational or illicit drugs or has had a recent history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence.
• History of seizures
• Head injury with consciousness loss in the last three months.
• Diagnosed as ADHD and/or use of Ritalin.
• Hearing disorder and/or known ear drum impairment.
• Having migraine attacks occurring only during the menstruation.