Bridging the gap between preclinical scientists, clinical researchers, and clinicians: From animal research to clinical practice

Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, Anne Sophie Wattiez, Irene de Boer, Sara Pavitt, Scott W. Powers, Amynah Pradhan, Amy A. Gelfand, Hadas Nahman-Averbuch

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Abstract

Background: Collaborations amongst researchers and clinicians with complementary areas of expertise enhance knowledge for everyone and can lead to new discoveries. To facilitate these interactions, shared language and a general understanding of how colleagues in different subfields of headache and headache research approach their work are needed. Methods: This narrative review focuses on research methods applied in animal studies, human studies including clinical trials, and provides an overview of clinical practice. Results: For animal studies, we describe concepts needed to evaluate the quality and relevance of preclinical studies. For human research, fundamental concepts of neuroimaging, quantitative sensory testing, genetic and epidemiological research methods, and clinical research methodology that are commonly used in headache research are summarized. In addition, we provide an understanding of what guides headache clinicians, and summarize the practical approach to migraine management in adults and children. Conclusions: It is hoped that this review facilitates further dialogue between clinicians and researchers that will help guide future research efforts and implementation of research findings into clinical practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-39
Number of pages15
JournalHeadache
Volume63
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2023

Keywords

  • animal models
  • clinical practice
  • clinical trials
  • genetic methods
  • neuroimaging methods
  • quantitative sensory testing

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