Circadian Rhythm and Attack-timing in Episodic Cluster Headache Patients in- and Outside of Bout: an Actigraphic Study
Circadian Rhythm and Attack-timing in Episodic Cluster Headache Patients in- and Outside of Bout: an Actigraphic Study
The aim is to investigate circadian rhythm in episodic cluster headache using actigraphy.
The aim is to investigate circadian rhythm in episodic cluster headache patients in- and
 outside of bout. This will be done using actigraphy and a short diary for 2 weeks in each
 period. A secondary outcome is to look at attack occurence and physical activity before and
 during an attack.
PATIENTS

 Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Age between 18 and 65 years of age

 -  Episodic cluster headache

 -  The patient can differentiate cluster headache from other primary headaches if he
 suffers from any.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Circumstances, determined by the PI, that makes the patient ineligible.

 -  Changes in preventive medication within 7 days before the study initiation and during
 the 2 weeks.

 -  Changes in antidepressive medication or antipsychotic medication within 2 weeks before
 the study initiation and during the 2 weeks.

 -  Serious somatic and/or psychiatric disorders

 -  Alcohol intake > 50 units pr.week

 -  Pregnancy / breastfeeding

 -  Patient cannot accept the conditions of the trial

 -  Patient does not understand Danish.

 CONTROLS

 Inclusion Criteria:

 - Age between 18 and 65 years of age

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Circumstances, determined by the PI, that makes the patient ineligible.

 -  Any primary headache more than 1 day / month

 -  Diagnosed with a secondary headache

 -  Treatment with antidepressive medication or antipsychotic medication within 2 weeks
 before the study initiation and during the 2 weeks.

 -  Serious somatic and/or psychiatric disorders

 -  Alcohol intake > 14 / 7 units pr.week (males / females)

 -  Pregnancy / breastfeeding

 -  Patient cannot accept the conditions of the trial

 -  Patient does not understand Danish.