Application of EEG in migraine
Ning Zhang1,2,3, Yonghui Pan1, Qihui Chen1
1Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
|March 6, 2023
Summary
Electroencephalography (EEG) research offers insights into migraine's neural changes, addressing limitations in understanding this nervous system disorder. Future studies can leverage EEG for improved migraine diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Neurology
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder significantly impacting patient quality of life and posing a global health challenge.
- Current migraine research faces limitations due to unclear etiology and a lack of specific diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of electroencephalography (EEG) data processing and analysis methodologies applicable to migraine research.
- To conduct a narrative review of existing EEG-based studies related to migraine.
- To explore neural changes in migraine and suggest future research directions for clinical applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of methodologies for electroencephalography (EEG) data processing and analysis.
- Narrative review of published research on EEG and evoked potentials in migraine patients.
- Comparison of relevant research methods used in EEG-based migraine studies.
Main Results:
- EEG presents a viable approach to investigate altered brain functional patterns and network characteristics in migraines.
- Discussion highlights the potential of EEG and evoked potentials in understanding migraine pathophysiology.
- Identified areas for methodological improvement and future research in migraine EEG studies.
Conclusions:
- EEG offers a promising avenue for deeper exploration of the neural underpinnings of migraine.
- The review provides a foundation for future research aimed at enhancing clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies for migraine.
- Further investigation into EEG and evoked potentials is recommended to advance migraine management.
