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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME


The IHC 2025 Scientific Programme Committee has put together a programme focused on the most up-to-date scientific discoveries covering neurology: from a new understanding of pathophysiology to new molecular targets for the development of future drugs.


In addition, the programme expands the range of medical specialties involved in the care of people with headache, meets the most current educational needs and provides relevant treatment guidelines for the whole world.


More than 150 experts from over 30 countries are participating in the Congress to share knowledge by presenting the results of their research. In addition, they will challenge participants to think beyond current constraints to provide the most advanced headache treatment possible.


The event will feature several plenary and parallel sessions, interactive workshops, meet-the-specialist sessions and symposia.

2025-09-10 (Wednesday)

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Life-threatening headache disorders

14:00 - 14:30
Life-threatening headache: Non-vascular aetiologies

14:30 - 14:40
Discussion

14:40 - 15:10
Life-threatening headache: Vascular aetiologies

15:10 - 15:20
Discussion

15:20 - 15:50
Brain health and headache: Life-sustaining interventions

15:50 - 16:00
Discussion

14:00 - 16:00

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Holistic approach to headache

14:00 - 14:25
Why, how, and when to prescribe exercises for patients with headaches

14:25 - 14:30
Discussion

14:30 - 14:55
Physical activity for the prevention of headache disorders

14:55 - 15:00
Discussion

15:00 - 15:25
The rationale of diet regulation on headache management

15:25 - 15:30
Discussion

15:30 - 15:55
Relaxation techniques

15:55 - 16:00
Discussion

14:00 - 16:00

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Treatment guidelines around the world

14:00 - 14:20
CRISTINA TASSORELLI

14:20 - 14:40
VOLODYMYR ROMANENKO

14:40 - 15:00
RASHMI HALKER SINGH

15:00 - 15:20
ESME EKIZO?LU

15:20 - 15:40
BRONWYN JENKINS

15:40 - 16:00
MARCIO NATTAN

14:00 - 16:00

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Breaking the barriers: Expanding access to peripheral interventional treatments for headaches

14:00 - 14:30
Overview of peripheral interventional treatments for headaches: Techniques and efficacy

14:30 - 15:00
Expanding access to peripheral nerve blocks: Addressing challenges and solutions

15:00 - 15:30
Botulinum toxin injections for chronic headaches: Clinical evidence and access barriers

15:30 - 16:00
The role of sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block and trigger point injections in headache management: Current practices and future directions

14:00 - 16:00

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Mechanism of action of migraine drugs: risks vs. benefits

14:00 - 14:20
Acetaminophen

14:20 - 14:40
NSAIDs

14:40 - 15:00
Triptans and ditans

15:00 - 15:20
CGRP inhibitors

15:20 - 15:40
Neurotoxins

15:40 - 16:00
Lidocaine

14:00 - 15:00

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Research to improve future headache Classification

14:00 - 14:40
Classification research. How to do it and use it

14:40 - 15:00
Research basis of chapter 4 diagnoses and future possibilities

15:00 15:00 - 15:20

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15:20 15:20 - 16:00

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Research to improve future headache Classification

15:20 - 15:40
Research basis of chapter 3 and the future of headache classification

15:40 - 16:00
Discussion

16:00 16:00 - 16:30

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16:30 16:30 - 18:30

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Clinical trial design in headache research

16:30 - 16:55
Fundamentals of clinical trial design: Key concepts and methodologies

16:55 - 17:00
Discussion

17:00 - 17:25
Innovative approaches in clinical trials: Adaptive designs and their applications

17:25 - 17:30
Discussion

17:30 - 17:55
Patient-centred outcomes in headache clinical trials: Measuring what matters

17:55 - 18:00
Discussion

18:00 - 18:25
Biomarkers and endpoints in headache trials: Challenges and opportunities

18:25 - 18:30
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16:30 - 18:30

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Innovative approaches in migraine pathophysiology: New tools and techniques

16:30 - 16:55
Genetic models of migraine and how they might impact the lives of patients

16:55 - 17:00
Discussion

17:00 - 17:25
Innovations in pre-clinical neuroimaging using multiphoton microscopy and transgenic mice

17:25 - 17:30
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17:30 - 17:55
Defining functional brain networks using electrophysiology

17:55 - 18:00
Discussion

18:00 - 18:25
Chemogenetic manipulation of neuronal activity using small molecule ligand to activate synthetic G protein-coupled receptors and designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs (DREADDs)

18:25 - 18:30
Discussion

16:30 - 18:30

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Treatment guidelines around the world

16:30 - 16:50
FREDA DODD GLOVER

16:50 - 17:10
TAKAO TAKESHIMA

17:10 - 17:30
YONG GANG WANG

17:30 - 18:00
Discussion

16:30 - 18:30

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Breaking the barriers: Expanding access to peripheral interventional treatments for headaches

16:30 - 17:00
Implementing peripheral interventional treatments in diverse healthcare settings: Strategies for success

17:00 - 17:30
Policy and advocacy for expanding access to headache interventional treatments: Overcoming barriers

17:30 - 18:00
Break

18:00 - 18:30
Model-based practical applications for attenders

16:30 - 18:30

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Mechanism of action of migraine drugs: risks vs. benefits

16:30 - 16:50
Amitriptyline (TCA)

16:50 - 17:10
Propranolol (beta blockers)

17:10 - 17:30
Topamax (anticonvulsant)

17:30 - 18:30
Discussion

18:30

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