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High-flow oxygen therapy in cluster headache patients has no significant effect on nociception specific blink reflex parameters: a pilot study

Authors: D. Y. P. Haane, A. Plaum, P. J. Koehler, M. P. W. A. Houben

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Background

The exact pathophysiology of cluster headache is unclear. We examined the influence of interneurons on the trigemino-facial reflex arch and the effect of oxygen, by using the nociception specific blink reflex parameters.

Findings

There is no significant effect of oxygen, immediately and over time, on the nociception specific blink reflex parameters in ten male patients during the active phase of cluster headache, outside attacks. Also, there is no significant difference between the symptomatic and asymptomatic side. None of the subjects experienced a cluster headache attack during study participation. We therefore present the collected data as reference values of nociception specific trigeminal stimulation and the effect of oxygen on nociception specific blink reflex parameters.

Conclusion

The nociception specific blink reflex seems not a suitable instrument for exploring the pathophysiology of cluster headache.

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Title: High-flow oxygen therapy in cluster headache patients has no significant effect on nociception specific blink reflex parameters: a pilot study
Authors: D. Y. P. Haane
A. Plaum
P. J. Koehler
M. P. W. A. Houben
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-016-0597-x

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High-flow oxygen therapy in cluster headache patients has no significant effect on nociception specific blink reflex parameters: a pilot study

Abstract

Background

Findings

Conclusion

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Background

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Conclusion

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