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Background and Objectives.—The measurement of cognitive efficiency during migraine has produced conflicting results primarily due to the types of tests used. The objectives of this pilot study were two‐fold: to measure cognitive efficiency during migraine, compared to a migraine‐free period, and to evaluate the effects of therapy with a 5‐HT 1 agonist (sumatriptan injection, 6 mg) on the cognitive efficiency of migraineurs during a migraine. Method.—The Headache Care Center‐Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics was administered to 10 migraineurs, three times without a migraine, once during a migraine, and three times after administration of sumatriptan injection (6 mg). Results.—The results demonstrated a significant drop in cognitive efficiency during migraine and recovery 15 minutes after therapeutic injection. Conclusions.—This pilot study is the first to document a significant drop in cognitive functioning during migraine and recovery after administration of a migraine‐specific medication.
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