On the utility of the trail making test in migraine with and without aura: a meta-analysis
Abstract This meta-analytical review assesses the utility of the Trail Making Test (TMT), versions A and B, in detecting migraine-related cognitive deficits. A comprehensive literature search was performed in two electronic databases and other sources to obtain relevant studies administering TMT to...
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| description | Abstract This meta-analytical review assesses the utility of the Trail Making Test (TMT), versions A and B, in detecting migraine-related cognitive deficits. A comprehensive literature search was performed in two electronic databases and other sources to obtain relevant studies administering TMT to migraine patients. Search terms included “migraine” and “Trail Making”. Only studies in which the TMT-A, TMT-B or both were administered to adult patients suffering from migraine with and without aura were included. All pooled meta-analyses were based on random effects models. A total of 14 studies for TMT-A and 15 for TMT-B met inclusion criteria and were subjected to meta-analyses. Results showed that performance is worse in migraine patients than in controls for both the TMT-A (Hedges’ g = −.28) and TMT-B (g = −.37), with no difference between migraine with and without aura. This study demonstrates the sensitivity of the TMT in detecting cognitive alterations in migraine. This test should be considered for inclusion in cognitive batteries assessing patients with migraine. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1c9eed1c8df442668c653828b0dc98462022-12-21T21:03:29ZengBMCThe Journal of Headache and Pain1129-23691129-23772020-06-0121111010.1186/s10194-020-01137-yOn the utility of the trail making test in migraine with and without aura: a meta-analysisAntonino Vallesi0Department of Neuroscience & Padova Neuroscience Center, University of PadovaAbstract This meta-analytical review assesses the utility of the Trail Making Test (TMT), versions A and B, in detecting migraine-related cognitive deficits. A comprehensive literature search was performed in two electronic databases and other sources to obtain relevant studies administering TMT to migraine patients. Search terms included “migraine” and “Trail Making”. Only studies in which the TMT-A, TMT-B or both were administered to adult patients suffering from migraine with and without aura were included. All pooled meta-analyses were based on random effects models. A total of 14 studies for TMT-A and 15 for TMT-B met inclusion criteria and were subjected to meta-analyses. Results showed that performance is worse in migraine patients than in controls for both the TMT-A (Hedges’ g = −.28) and TMT-B (g = −.37), with no difference between migraine with and without aura. This study demonstrates the sensitivity of the TMT in detecting cognitive alterations in migraine. This test should be considered for inclusion in cognitive batteries assessing patients with migraine.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10194-020-01137-yExecutive functionsMental flexibilityMigraine with auraMigraine without auraNeuropsychological assessmentResponse speed |
| spellingShingle | Antonino Vallesi On the utility of the trail making test in migraine with and without aura: a meta-analysis The Journal of Headache and Pain Executive functions Mental flexibility Migraine with aura Migraine without aura Neuropsychological assessment Response speed |
| title | On the utility of the trail making test in migraine with and without aura: a meta-analysis |
| title_full | On the utility of the trail making test in migraine with and without aura: a meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | On the utility of the trail making test in migraine with and without aura: a meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | On the utility of the trail making test in migraine with and without aura: a meta-analysis |
| title_short | On the utility of the trail making test in migraine with and without aura: a meta-analysis |
| title_sort | on the utility of the trail making test in migraine with and without aura a meta analysis |
| topic | Executive functions Mental flexibility Migraine with aura Migraine without aura Neuropsychological assessment Response speed |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10194-020-01137-y |
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