ReviewSchmerz (Berlin, Germany)2020
[Digitalization in headache therapy].
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Engagement and predictors of use of a smartphone app for migraine self-management: A secondary analysis of the EMMA trial.Headache · 2026Trial
- A Prescribed Digital Health App and Number of Migraine Days: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2025Trial
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- Study Design and Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Efficacy of a Smartphone-Based Therapy of Migraine (SMARTGEM).Frontiers in neurology · 2022Article
- [Psychological treatment of headache in times of COVID-19].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundDigitalization offers support and innovative approaches in the diagnosis and therapy of headaches. With the German digital health care act (Digitale-Versorgung-Gesetz) it is now possible to integrate this into regular care for the first time. However, it is currently difficult to assess the various offers; quality standards and conclusive studies to determine the efficacy and safety are missing.
aimOverview of current digital approaches in headache treatment and presentation of two specific examples (App M‑sense and DMKG headache registry). MATERIALS AND
methodsLiterature research, product information, and presentations by the project managers.
resultsMost digital offers for headache treatment are currently headache calendars, mostly as a smartphone app. However, there are also promising extensions (e.g. trigger analysis) and new approaches such as digital instructions for relaxation and endurance sports, chatbots for patients, as well as support for doctors through structured collection of patient data and processing for diagnostic purposes.
conclusionDifferent digital approaches could support practitioners and patients effectively in headache treatment and therapy guidance in the near future. However, high-quality studies are necessary to evaluate their benefits and efficacy.
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