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MRI May Define Two Distinct Migraine Phenotypes

Patients with greater migraine burden showed widespread connectivity changes and lower cortical volume.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 21, 2026

  • 3 min

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Objective:

To investigate the potential of neuroimaging to separate migraine patients into distinct subgroups based on clinical and imaging profiles.

Key Findings:
  • Ensure all findings are presented as stated in the source without additional interpretation.
Interpretation:

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Limitations:
  • Modest sample size and cross-sectional design limited assessment of subgroup stability over time.
  • Migraine phase during imaging and preventive medication use were not systematically recorded.
  • The study was not designed to compare imaging-based subgrouping with clinical-only subgrouping approaches.
Conclusion:

The study applied a data-driven integration of functional and structural MRI features to characterize heterogeneity within migraine.

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MRI May Define Two Distinct Migraine Phenotypes

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 21, 2026

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