Associations Between Chronotype and Pain, Sleep Quality, Depression, and Quality of Life in Patients with Tension-Type Headache.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronotype refers to an individual's preferred timing of activity and rest within a 24-h period, reflecting behavioral manifestations of the endogenous circadian rhythm. Variations in circadian timing may contribute to the temporal characteristics and pathophysiology of tension-type headache (TTH). TTH is the most common primary headache disorder and can have a significant impact on quality of life. While chronotype has been shown to influence pain perception, mood, and sleep quality in various chronic pain conditions, its relationship to TTH remains insufficiently explored.

Aim

We aimed to determine the distribution of chronotypes among patients with TTH and to assess their associations with pain characteristics, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life.

SUBMITTER: Kılıcparlar Cengiz E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12652725 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature