The Impact of nCoV-2019 on Children With Migraine

Executive functions, anxiety and their relation to social participation and quality of life among children with Migraine during COVID-19 Backgrounds: Among children, especially adolescents, migraine stands out as one of the most prevalent headache disorders. It is susceptible to stress and has the potential to affect children's emotional and cognitive status and therefore, affect their function, and notably amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Study Objective: To compare executive functions (EF), anxiety, social participation and quality of life (QoL) between children with migraine and healthy controls, and to examine the differences of these factors between children who were infected by COVID-19 and those who were not. Study Population: The research will include 75 children between the ages of 6 and 18 years, diagnosed with Migraine, who are under follow-up at the Pediatric Neurology Clinic in Bnei Zion. A control group of 75 children without chronic diseases, assessed during routine visits at the Pediatric Neurology Clinic or for other reasons, will also be included. Research Methods: Participants will complete questionnaires related to demographic details, quality of life, sleep, and emotional status. Inclusion Criteria: Children between the ages of 6 and 18 years with Migraine. Exclusion Criteria: Children unable or unwilling to complete the questionnaires, and those with secondary headaches or other chronic illness. Informed Consent: Participants aged 11 and older will provide informed consent, while younger children will receive oral explanations, and their paren