Effectiveness of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Individuals With Tension-Type Headache

Effectiveness of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Individuals With Tension-Type Headache

It is planned to examine the effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on headache symptoms in individuals with tension-type headache.

Tension-type headache is the most common primary headache, usually bilateral, characterized by oppressive and squeezing pain of mild or moderate intensity, unchanged by physical activity. It affects approximately 80% of the population and has a point prevalence of 42% in the general population.

There are various pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods for tension-type headache. One of the non-pharmacological treatment methods may be Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). VNS can affect healing processes by regulating the autonomic nervous system and reduce symptoms in tension-type headache.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with tension-type headache according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) criteria,
• Individuals between the ages of 18-65,

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of trauma or surgery to the head and neck region,
• Presence of lesions or metal implants in the application area,
• Uncontrolled hypertension/abnormal ECG results/history of myocardial infarction/pacemaker and similar cardiovascular disease history/suspicion,
• Pregnancy or suspicion,
• Other primary and secondary headache types,
• Individuals who received physiotherapy in the last 6 months,