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Cluster headache is associated with increased suicidality

Key clinical point: Cluster headache is associated with increased suicidality during attacks and within the active period.

Major finding: Cluster headache attacks increased the risk of active suicidal ideation (odds ratio, 15.55).

Study details: A prospective, multicenter study of 175 patients with cluster headache.

Disclosures: The study was supported by a grant from the Korean Neurological Association.

Citation:

Ji Lee M et al. Cephalalgia. 2019 Apr 24. doi: 10.1177/0333102419845660.