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Ethical considerations in cluster headache research

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Cluster headache is the most painful of the primary headache disorders and elucidating pathophysiology and treatment for this disorder is crucial. There is justification for studying attacks untreated, and even for precipitating these attacks. Placebo-controlled studies should only be undertaken for regulatory purposes; otherwise, active control should be used.

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  1. The New England Center for Headache, 778 Long Ridge Road, 06902, Stamford, CT, USA

    Stewart J. Tepper MD

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Tepper, S.J., Rapoport, A.M. & Sheftell, F.D. Ethical considerations in cluster headache research. Current Science Inc 6, 47–51 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-002-0023-8

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