Research

All information about headache research, headache diagnostics and headache therapy

November 7, 2025 November 7, 2025

New: Migraine, 2nd edition 2025, Hartmut Göbel

This book provides an overview of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of migraine. It was written by a leading scientist in the field and is aimed at all physicians who treat patients [...]

October 5, 2025 October 5, 2025

Now available in the 10th edition: Successfully combats headaches and migraines

Renowned headache expert Professor Dr. Hartmut Göbel provides information on the types and causes of headaches and migraines, as well as modern diagnostic options and treatment methods, including alternative treatment options. In addition, sufferers receive important information and valuable tips on what [...]

February 18, 2024 February 18, 2024

NEW: Hartmut Göbel: The headache. 4th edition, 2024

Hartmut Göbel: Headaches - causes, mechanisms, diagnostics, therapy. 4th edition, 2024. ISBN 978-3-662-68872-4. The standard work on migraines, headaches, facial pain and neuralgia comprehensively conveys the current state of knowledge about their causes, diagnostics and contemporary therapy.

December 11, 2023 December 11, 2023

Migraine app received extensive update 2.3.2 (2128) with new features

The migraine app received a comprehensive update 2.3.2 (2128) on December 9th, 2023. Many new functions have been added. The migraine app has been expanded to include numerous additional services. The documentation of the course and the success of the therapy was expanded. The data [...]

May 21, 2023 May 21, 2023

Scientific study: connection between headaches and period pain

Are you female, suffer from headaches and are between your first and last period (between menarche and menopause), i.e. before menopause? Then you are cordially invited to take part in this scientific study. Headaches/migraines and [...]

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Information session on May 27th at 5 pm about the new Master's program in Migraine and Headache Medicine

An information session about the planned part-time Master's program in Migraine and Headache Medicine at Kiel University will take place via Zoom on Thursday, May 27th at 5 pm. Details about the program can be found at https://zww-kiel.de/migraine-headache-medicine. [Link to the information session]

January 30, 2021 January 30, 2021

Master of Migraine and Headache Medicine (MMHM): Academic degree program at the University of Kiel

Successful launch of the part-time academic Master's program at Kiel University: Master of Migraine and Headache Medicine (MMHM) The part-time academic Master's program Master of Migraine and Headache Medicine (MMHM) at Kiel University started in the winter semester [...]

January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021

Study: Symptoms of headaches after COVID-19 vaccination (coronavirus vaccination)

Update: July 28, 2021: For important results of the study, see https://schmerzklinik.de/neue-studie-kopfschmerzbild-nach-impfung-gegen-covid-19-coronavirus-sars-cov-2-aufgeschluesselt/ The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 causes the infectious disease COVID-19. The disease has spread almost worldwide since the beginning of 2020. In addition to behavioral guidelines, [...]

November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020

Information on vaccinations against SARS-CoV-2

Preparations for vaccinations against SARS-CoV-2 are currently underway. The vaccinations are scheduled to begin on December 15, 2020, with staff at hospitals treating COVID-19 patients. Subsequently, other hospital staff will be vaccinated. Hospitals [...]

July 16, 2020 July 16, 2020

FOCUS Top Medicine 2020 Pain therapy, migraines, headaches, back pain

Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel Prof. Dr. med. Hartmut Göbel, head physician at the Kiel Pain Clinic, is one of Germany's top doctors in the field of pain therapy according to the editorial team of Focus Health based on an independent assessment. The [...]

April 7, 2019 April 7, 2019

Special reprint on the migraine app study 2019

Kiel, April 7, 2019. The current print edition of the scientific journal "Der Schmerz" (Pain) published today features the first scientific analysis of the treatment behavior of migraine and headache patients using digital therapy support with the migraine app. This analysis [...]