Characterizing the patient experience during the prodrome phase of migraine: A qualitative study of symptoms and their timing.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study explores and documents the patient experience during the prodrome phase of migraine.

Background

Migraine attacks can be divided into four stages: the prodrome (or premonitory phase), the aura, the headache phase, and postdrome. Qualitative data on the range of symptoms during the prodrome and their timing relative to headache onset are sparse. Prodromal symptoms may predict the onset of migraine headache pain and provide a clinically useful benchmark for initiation of treatment early in an attack before pain begins.

Design/methods

Eligible participants with a clinician-confirmed diagnosis of migraine and at least one prodromal symptom were consented, screened, and then participated in 60-min interviews. The interview guide included open-ended ques

SUBMITTER: Lipton RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12455446 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature