Why carry out this study?

Migraine is a chronic and painful condition that is estimated to affect over 10% of Spanish adults; however, prior population-based surveys of migraine have been hampered by limitations.

The OVERCOME (Spain) study was intended to address gaps in current understanding and explore unmet needs among people with migraine in Spain.

What did the study ask?/What was the hypothesis of the study?

The study evaluated demographics, migraine-related disability, symptoms, diagnosis and healthcare consultation, work productivity and treatment patterns according to headache frequency in adults with migraine in Spain.

What was learned from the study?

The study concluded that migraine in Spain is associated with substantial disability which is directly linked to increasing headache frequency.

This study revealed that, despite the burden of migraine in Spain, the majority of patients experiencing frequent headaches and eligible for migraine preventives are not taking them.

These findings highlight the importance of addressing unmet needs for patients with migraine in Spain by improving awareness and increasing access to effective treatment options.