Chronotype in migraine and tension‐type headache: A population study
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study was designed to examine the distribution of chronotypes among individuals with migraine and tension-type headache and to evaluate the association between chronotype and clinical headache characteristics in a population-based sample. BACKGROUND: Although previous research has demonstrated associations between chronotype and migraine, there is limited population-level evidence regarding its relationship with tension-type headache or clinical features of these headache disorders. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using baseline data from a nationwide population-based survey, conducted in the Republic of Korea in October 2020, which involved adults 20-59 years old. The chronotype was assessed using the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire and categorized into morning (score >58), intermediate (score 41-58), and evening (score
Fields of Study & Subjects
Migraine and Headache Studies
Circadian rhythm and melatonin
Sleep and related disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 66
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 1037–1049
- Publication date
- 28 March 2026
- Language
- EN